A Chinese export famille rose reticulated oval dish, inscribed Non Majestate Securus, ca. 1800

Dim.: 23 x 20,5 cm

Provenance: A Swedish private collection. 

Ref.: Christie's, New York, January 1, 2011, lot 282, for an identical, slightly larger example. (sold USD 1.875) (link)

The emblem originates from the book of emblems titled "Idea de un principe politico cristiano" by the Spanish diplomat Diego de Saavedra Fajardo, printed first in 1642 and then reprinted and translated in several languages. The emblem here reminds that a ruler must remain vigilant even when he is resting. (link)

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(UV-checked)
- Generally in very good condition, with a short hairline of ca. 2 mm from the rim.

品相報告：（已用紫外線光檢查）
- 整體品相非常良好，口沿有一條約2毫米的短衝線。

Hamerprijs incl. commissie: € 585