An amazing very early Chinese lacquer small tray dating to the 18th century with intricate inlaid mother of pearl known as Lac Burgate, a French term. This tray came from an estate of a well known local collector who had a discriminating eye, was very knowledgeable, and bought only the best. The condition of the tray is excellent which is amazing for a piece of this age. All of the hundreds of pieces of mother of pearl are in tact, especially in the very intricate design of flowers in a vase, a b ...click for details
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