Bowls and saucers for the ‘Shadow of the King’
This group of late-19th century Chinese export bowls and saucers was made for the Middle Eastern market – specifically for the Qajar prince Mas’ud Mirza Zill al-Sultan (1850-1918).
Two of the bowls are dated 1297AH for 1879-80. The largest at 15in (37cm) across is dated 1301 AH …