Two Staple repaired English and Chinese ceramic items, comprising a late 18th century Chinese export porcelain 'Mandarin palette' punch bowl decorated with alternating reserves of figures in pavilion and fenced garden setting, upon a parcel diaper ground, the interior with floral border and insects, together with a 19th century 'Indian tree' pattern meat platter with green and pink enamel highlights, unmarked, both a/f. Length 41 cm, width 32 cm, (platter) height 12.5 cm, diameter: 29 cm, (bowl)