Gold-inlaid shell and engraved mother-of-pearl bowl and tray, the contoured tray decorated with a chinoiserie scene of a dignitary (probably the Emperor of China) strolling through a landscape, the bowl with a similar decoration (perhaps originally with a lid; split), and three elements probably from a spinning wheel; (composite assemblage). The tray is attributed to Giuseppe Sarao. Naples, circa 1740. Tray, 16.5 cm x 25 cm Bowl, H.: 3.5 cm, W.: 13.5 cm, D.: 7 cm SMALL MISSES A gold-piqué tray decorated with a scene from the life of a Chinese emperor, also attributed to Giuseppe Sarao, is now in the Musée du Louvre (inv. R 25). Provenance : Sotheby's sale, Geneva, May 14, 1987, lot no. 124.