Chinese Antique Famille Rose Deep Mouth Plate, 18th C Yongzheng period #1737

Chinese Antique Famille Rose Deep Mouth Plate, 18th C Yongzheng period #1737

Beautiful deep mouth plate decorated in various famille rose enamels with two quails in a garden landscape with flowering peony and prunus plants and taihu (garden) rocks. On the rim a trellis pattern border with four reserves filled with peony flower heads. The reverse is undecorated.

The quail, or a pair of quails, fairly often used as a motif on fine porcelain, is a symbol of courage because of its fighting qualities.

Condition:

Checked with UV Light. One hairline to the rim. One minor nick on the back side of the rim. General wear and manufacturing flaws. See pictures.  

Friendly reminder: You are buying an antique object, not a new or unused item. In addition to the major flaws mentioned in above condition report, you can expect to find insignificant micro nicks/fritting's, wear and other traces of usage. If you need additional pictures or information, please contact us in advance.

Measurements:

Diameter: 22 cm

High: 3.8 cm