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Chinese Blue & White Crab Plate, c. 1940s

$128
£96.31
€111.55
CA$180.22
A$200.24
CHF 105.26
MX$2,444.15
NOK 1,330.84
SEK 1,247.69
DKK 832.56

About the Item

An everyday example of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, this vintage porcelain plate charms with expressive cobalt-blue decoration, loosely brushed against a blue-grey field. The plate is decorated with a large Shou character at the center, a symbol of longevity, and a border of three crabs, a symbol for happiness and continued success. Two small chips to foot.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CGM0451stDibs: LU820046322952

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