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Blue and white Chinese porcelain plate — floral decoration — Qing dynasty, Qianlong period

Elegant export-quality Chinese porcelain deep plate, with hand-painted cobalt blue floral decoration under glaze, attributed to the eighteenth century, during the Qianlong period (1736–1795). The center features a delicate floral spray inscribed in a circular medallion, surrounded by four motifs of curved leaves and small stylized buds. The composition extends with flowering sprays, leaves and sinuous stems, painted in varying intensities of blue. The surround alternates between geometric reticulated panels and foliate reserves, finishing with a fine brown-iron edge. The reverse presents schematic blue sprays and a ringed foot with a non-glazed support surface. The base shows no visible mark.
A piece of very pleasing decorative balance, combining the classic blue-and-white contrast with the spontaneity of hand painting.

Conservation: In very good overall condition for its age. No cracks, fractures, or restorations. It shows small chips and occasional edge losses, irregularities in the foot, and light surface marks. Small pinpoint spots and manufacturing irregularities in the glaze are observed, including a mark located on the reverse.

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