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Pair Chinese Export Yongzheng Famille Rose Plates, circa 1730, China

About the Item

A gorgeous pair of 18th century Chinese Export porcelain plates decorated in stunning famille rose enamels, Yongzheng Period, circa 1730, China. The small plates decorated in bright and bold famille rose enamels, with pink dominating the color palette. The center of the plates featuring large floral sprays featuring magnolia and peony blossoms among other flowering plants. The rims of the plates with alternating half blossoms of pink magnolia and pink lotus against a dense diaper ground. Gilt painted ribbons scroll around the rim and down the cavetto, holding peaches and Daosit emblems, including castanets, a flute, a drum, and a ruyi scepter. The reverse with simple line drawings of flowers in iron red. Provenance: from the Collection of Dr. Wallace and Alice Smith, before 1971
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1730
  • Condition:
    Repaired: One plate with an old, professional repair to the rim. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. One plate in fair condition with a large repair to the rim, as seen in photos. The other plate in good condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs noted. Both plates with wear to the enamels and gilt.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894732832862