English, early 19th century, marker's mark to bases, of scalloped form with enameled chinoiserie decoration of flower vases and qilins centering a crowned goose crest with the motto "Sub sole sub umbra virens", 1-3/4 x 11-5/8 x 9-1/4 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Note: This pattern is also known as "dragon in compartment" and "kylin."
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The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
some loss to gilt and enamel, notably to motto, minor firing anomalies as made, both with areas of repair or restoration (see blacklight photos)
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