Prachtig Famille Rose porseleinen schaal met "100 Jongens" en gelukssymbolen, China, 19e / 20e eeuw - Plate - Earthenware

Beautiful Famille Rose porcelain platter / decorative bowl with "Hundred Boys" and symbols of luck, China, 19th / 20th century

The central scene shows the classic and beloved motif of the "Hundred Boys" (Baizi), a traditional Chinese symbol for prosperity, a fruitful offspring, happiness, and harmony. The colorful scene depicts cheerful children and figures in a landscape with tents and horses, finely detailed with vibrant enamel colors.

The rim is lavishly decorated with floral patterns, symbols of Buddhist and Taoist tradition, and a striking pink rim with peaches and stylized Greek key motifs (leiwen). The underside is also beautifully finished with hand-painted floral branches and bearing a red maker’s mark/stamp in enamel.

Characteristics & Details:

• Type: Large Chinese porcelain plate / decorative bowl

• Style / Decoration: Famille Rose (Fencai) – "Hundred Boys" motif

• Ornamentation: Hand-painted with detailed figures, flowers, butterflies, peaches and symbols of luck

• Underside: Equipped with a red mark/characters and decorated with floral branches around the foot ring

The mark consists of four characters written in red enamel (iron red) in the classical Zhuanshu (seal script).

The characters are read from top to bottom, right to left:

• 道 (Dào) – Way / Daoguang
• 光 (Guāng) – Light / Daoguang
• 年 (Nián) – Year / Period
• 製 (Zhì) – Made

Meaning:

"道光年製" (Dàoguāng Nián Zhì)
Translated: "Made during the Daoguang period".

This is a wonderful decorative object for collectors of Asian art and antiques, or as a luxurious eye-catcher in a classic or eclectic interior. It combines traditional Chinese craftsmanship with a bright and rich color palette.

Packed professionally and shipped with tracking
Shipping rate includes handling, energy, environment, island, insurance, administration and customs costs
Shipping within 24 hours after payment is received