Pair Chinese Porcelain Imari Plates Kangxi period French Bronze Mounts antique inkwell The back with a loop

The back with a loop ring for hanging

Stylish and functional

Carriages would stop outside of his shops to allow Parisians to replenish the stock of their favorite chocolate treats

Retains original stopper

The vases feature a distinctive blue glazed ground decorated with white iris flowers and green foliage

Pair Chinese Porcelain Imari Plates Kangxi period French Bronze Mounts antique inkwell The back with a loopPair of 18th century Chinese Imari porcelain plates from the Kangxi period (16611722) of the Qing Dynasty. The wide rim is divided by four geometric cartouches containing lattice patterns, alternating with floral sprays, painted in tones of underglaze cobalt blue enlivened with overglaze iron red with gilt painted accents. The backs with Kangxi double rings and auspicious symbol. Resting on opulent French gilt bronze pedestal bases. In overall good