A Chinese Porcelain Dinner Service

20th Century

from the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, comprising assorted plates, bowls, teapots, teacups, saucers, plate covers, and chopstick rests; service for 14 totaling approximately 250 pieces.
Height of teapots 8 inches.
Diameter of largest plates 12 inches.

Property from a Private Collection

In overall very good condition. Scattered instances of light surface scuffs and imperfections, but no chips, cracks or repairs. Some items with adhesive tape present, a few others with adhesive residue or stickers attached. There are four different sizes of round plates: 5, 7, 8, and 13 inches in diameter; there are fourteen of each size. There are also fourteen oval plates which are12 inches wide. There are two styles of saucer/underplate: one 5 1/4 inches in diameter (twenty-eight of these), one 7 inches in diameter (thirteen of these). Two groups of small tea bowls, fourteen larger and seven smaller examples. Fourteen each of: perforated warming bowls; teapots; one-handled teacups; figural chopstick rests. Three different sizes/shapes of covered bowls with inserts; fourteen of each size. Four different sizes of domes/lids/covers; twelve or more of each size.

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A Chinese Porcelain Dinner Service

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