Pair of Large Chinese Porcelain Plates, Rosa Family, titled “Cabbage and Butterflies” – 19th Century - Porcelain - China - Guangxu (1875-1908)





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Pair of large Chinese porcelain plates in the Famille Rose style, titled 'Cavolo e Farfalle', from the late Qing Dynasty (Guangxu period, 1875–1908), each about 26 cm in diameter, in good condition and authentic.
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Pair of Large Chinese Plates in the Rosa Family Porcelain "Cabbage and Butterflies" – 19th Century (Late Qing)
Refined pair of large Chinese porcelain plates finely decorated in polychrome enamels of the Famille Rose, dating to the 19th century (Late Qing period).
The plates feature a rich emblematic motif with cabbage leaves (Baicai, a symbol of prosperity and wealth in Chinese culture) and colorful butterflies. In the center of each plate is depicted the happy motif of the "Three Blessed Fruits" (San Duo): peach, pomegranate, and Buddha’s hand, an allegory of longevity, abundant offspring, and good fortune. On the back is a blue underglaze mark within a square.
Conditions
* Condition: Both plates are in generally excellent / perfect condition. No cracks, no chips, nor restorations.
* Please carefully examine the attached photographs to verify every detail of the condition.
Dimensions:
* Diameter: about 26 cm (see photo with a tape measure).
Important shipping notes ATTENTION BUYERS / SHIPPING NOTE:
* Buyers resident outside the European Union ARE NOT requested to place bids.
* NO shipping to Cyprus and the surrounding islands.
* Shipping will be carried out exclusively within the member states of the European Union (EU).
* Items will be packed with extreme care and safety, and shipped via express courier with tracking service.
Pair of Large Chinese Plates in the Rosa Family Porcelain "Cabbage and Butterflies" – 19th Century (Late Qing)
Refined pair of large Chinese porcelain plates finely decorated in polychrome enamels of the Famille Rose, dating to the 19th century (Late Qing period).
The plates feature a rich emblematic motif with cabbage leaves (Baicai, a symbol of prosperity and wealth in Chinese culture) and colorful butterflies. In the center of each plate is depicted the happy motif of the "Three Blessed Fruits" (San Duo): peach, pomegranate, and Buddha’s hand, an allegory of longevity, abundant offspring, and good fortune. On the back is a blue underglaze mark within a square.
Conditions
* Condition: Both plates are in generally excellent / perfect condition. No cracks, no chips, nor restorations.
* Please carefully examine the attached photographs to verify every detail of the condition.
Dimensions:
* Diameter: about 26 cm (see photo with a tape measure).
Important shipping notes ATTENTION BUYERS / SHIPPING NOTE:
* Buyers resident outside the European Union ARE NOT requested to place bids.
* NO shipping to Cyprus and the surrounding islands.
* Shipping will be carried out exclusively within the member states of the European Union (EU).
* Items will be packed with extreme care and safety, and shipped via express courier with tracking service.

