No. 101620898

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Plate - Hard-paste porcelain - Qianlong Porcelain Flower
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€ 102
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Plate - Hard-paste porcelain - Qianlong Porcelain Flower

Authentic Chinese export porcelain plate from the Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing Dynasty. Hand-painted in the vibrant famille rose palette, this decorative piece was crafted for the European market as part of the 18th-century maritime porcelain trade (Companhia das Índias). The central motif features delicate flowers and ripe fruits, painted with fine detail in soft pinks, greens, and yellows over a white-glazed porcelain body. The craftsmanship reflects the refined taste of the European elite of the time and the technical mastery of Chinese kilns at Jingdezhen. Key Features: Period: Qianlong (18th century) Origin: China, made for export to Europe Decoration: Hand-painted famille rose enamels – flowers and fruits motif Diameter: 28.5 cm Height: 3 cm Weight: 610 g Underside: Unglazed foot rim, typical for 18th-century export porcelain Markings: None Condition Excellent antique condition. No cracks, no chips, no restorations Minor firing specks under the glaze – typical and expected for pieces of this period Colors and glaze well preserved Clean surface and structurally sound Provenance Acquired at a private sale in Europe. Likely part of a custom-ordered European table service during the height of the East India porcelain trade. Shipping Secure packaging and tracked international shipping. Please note that buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties, taxes/VAT, customs clearance, and carrier handling fees. These are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Shipping to the United States is not offered due to current customs and shipping costs. Shipping to other non-EU countries is available at the stated rate. A fine example of Qing dynasty export porcelain with decorative and historical value. Perfect for collectors of antique Chinese ceramics or East India Company era artifacts.

No. 101620898

Sold
Plate - Hard-paste porcelain - Qianlong Porcelain Flower

Plate - Hard-paste porcelain - Qianlong Porcelain Flower

Authentic Chinese export porcelain plate from the Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing Dynasty. Hand-painted in the vibrant famille rose palette, this decorative piece was crafted for the European market as part of the 18th-century maritime porcelain trade (Companhia das Índias).

The central motif features delicate flowers and ripe fruits, painted with fine detail in soft pinks, greens, and yellows over a white-glazed porcelain body. The craftsmanship reflects the refined taste of the European elite of the time and the technical mastery of Chinese kilns at Jingdezhen.

Key Features:

Period: Qianlong (18th century)
Origin: China, made for export to Europe
Decoration: Hand-painted famille rose enamels – flowers and fruits motif

Diameter: 28.5 cm
Height: 3 cm
Weight: 610 g

Underside: Unglazed foot rim, typical for 18th-century export porcelain
Markings: None

Condition
Excellent antique condition.
No cracks, no chips, no restorations
Minor firing specks under the glaze – typical and expected for pieces of this period
Colors and glaze well preserved
Clean surface and structurally sound

Provenance
Acquired at a private sale in Europe. Likely part of a custom-ordered European table service during the height of the East India porcelain trade.

Shipping
Secure packaging and tracked international shipping.
Please note that buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties, taxes/VAT, customs clearance, and carrier handling fees. These are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
Shipping to the United States is not offered due to current customs and shipping costs. Shipping to other non-EU countries is available at the stated rate.


A fine example of Qing dynasty export porcelain with decorative and historical value. Perfect for collectors of antique Chinese ceramics or East India Company era artifacts.

Final bid
€ 102
Alexandra Xu
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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