Plate - Porcelain - Famille Rose Plate

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Description from the seller

A high-end Chinese porcelain plate decorated in the vibrant Famille Rose enamel palette. The central scene depicts a group of figures (likely Immortals or Court Dignitaries) in a traditional garden setting, executed with extraordinary skill.

Distinguishing Features:
-Masterful Facial Details: The most remarkable aspect of this plate is the extraordinarily fine facial painting. Unlike standard wares, each character features unique expressions rendered with needle-thin lines. This level of detail is characteristic of high-quality "fine-line" painting sought after by serious collectors.
-Meticulous Mark: The underside bears a finely executed six-character iron-red Qianlong mark. The calligraphy is exceptionally sharp and well-proportioned, indicating a superior production compared to common apocryphal marks.
-Enamel Quality: The robes and the "Ruyi" border decoration show thick, vibrant enamels with a distinct texture and rich pigmentation.

Dating & Origin:
Period: Late Qing Dynasty (Guangxu period) to early Republic Period (Minguo).
Estimated Date: ca. 1880 – 1920.
Origin: China, Jingdezhen studios.

Condition Report:
A tiny, very small chip on the rim of the plate, shown in the zoomed-in photo.On the underside, near the hallmark, there is a small hairline glaze crack.Overall in excellent condition. When tapped, it rings like crystal.

A high-end Chinese porcelain plate decorated in the vibrant Famille Rose enamel palette. The central scene depicts a group of figures (likely Immortals or Court Dignitaries) in a traditional garden setting, executed with extraordinary skill.

Distinguishing Features:
-Masterful Facial Details: The most remarkable aspect of this plate is the extraordinarily fine facial painting. Unlike standard wares, each character features unique expressions rendered with needle-thin lines. This level of detail is characteristic of high-quality "fine-line" painting sought after by serious collectors.
-Meticulous Mark: The underside bears a finely executed six-character iron-red Qianlong mark. The calligraphy is exceptionally sharp and well-proportioned, indicating a superior production compared to common apocryphal marks.
-Enamel Quality: The robes and the "Ruyi" border decoration show thick, vibrant enamels with a distinct texture and rich pigmentation.

Dating & Origin:
Period: Late Qing Dynasty (Guangxu period) to early Republic Period (Minguo).
Estimated Date: ca. 1880 – 1920.
Origin: China, Jingdezhen studios.

Condition Report:
A tiny, very small chip on the rim of the plate, shown in the zoomed-in photo.On the underside, near the hallmark, there is a small hairline glaze crack.Overall in excellent condition. When tapped, it rings like crystal.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
242 g
Title additional information
Famille Rose Plate
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Attribution
Original
Height
5 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Diameter
13.5 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
PolandVerified
Private

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