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Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Period Blue White Dinner Plate, 18th Century

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A very nicely decorated set of 5 large plates. Dating to circa 1700-1720 A scene of peony, bamboo, chrysanthemum & rocks Peony - Mu-Dan - Queen of Flowers, the peony is a emblem of wealth and distinction. Bamboo - Zhu - longevity. Never loosing its leafs, bamboo is a symbol of old age, endurance and modesty. Bamboo and plums together represent man and wife. Bamboo, pine and plum tree seen together are the ""Three Friends of the Winter"". Rock Emblem of longevity, hardness and durability. Chrysanthemum One of the ""Four flowers of the Season"" as a symbol of the autumn, the ninth month and symbol of joviality, first mentioned in the Book of Rites written in the Zhou dynasty. The flower has come to symbolize easy life after retirement as reflected by the Song dynasty Scholar Zhou Dunyi (1017-1073) who regarded it as ""the flower of scholarship and loneliness"". Chrysanthemum is also a well-known herb used to prolong life. The petals and leaves are used to make wine and medicine. The early morning dew, collected from the flowers, was thought to help with longevity. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Japanese Style: Arita, Imari Period: 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912) Age: Pre-1800 Original/Reproduction: Original Condition: Condition report; 4 plates with some fritting/small chips, 2 plates with 1 frit. 2 plates with some fritting and 1 line (1 of them with crackle lines in central plate). 1 plate with a star hairline in base and some chips/frits
  • Sold As:
    Set of 9
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. 4 plates with some fritting/small chips, 2 plates with 1 frit. 2 plates with some fritting and 1 line (1 of them with crackle lines in central plate). 1 plate with a star hairline in base and some chips/frits.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1450423966631stDibs: LU4863236167392
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