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Porcelain plate from the Wanli period (1573–1619) of the Ming Dynasty, blue-and-white decorated with deer in a woodland landscape; measures 20.6 cm in diameter and 3 cm high, origin China, from a private collection, in good condition with minor signs of age.
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Chinese porcelain plate with a contoured edge from the Wanli Period (1573-1619), 16th century, Ming dynasty.
The plate is decorated in underglaze blue with deer in a forest landscape and a border featuring a motif of ducks or geese in a river landscape. The exterior of the border is decorated with a delicate scene of prunus branches and birds.
Symbolism
Herten – Lu stands for a long life and is also the symbol of honor and success in studies.
Prunus – a symbol of winter, corresponding to the month of January. One of the 'Three Friends of Winter.' An emblem of beauty, purity, and longevity, because it is believed that Laozi was born beneath its branches.
Dimensions
20.6 x 3 cm
Condition:
3 small hairlines at the edge, 2 flea bites (see photos)
Chinese porcelain plate with a contoured edge from the Wanli Period (1573-1619), 16th century, Ming dynasty.
The plate is decorated in underglaze blue with deer in a forest landscape and a border featuring a motif of ducks or geese in a river landscape. The exterior of the border is decorated with a delicate scene of prunus branches and birds.
Symbolism
Herten – Lu stands for a long life and is also the symbol of honor and success in studies.
Prunus – a symbol of winter, corresponding to the month of January. One of the 'Three Friends of Winter.' An emblem of beauty, purity, and longevity, because it is believed that Laozi was born beneath its branches.
Dimensions
20.6 x 3 cm
Condition:
3 small hairlines at the edge, 2 flea bites (see photos)
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Wanli Deer Plate
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic Style/Period
Wanli (1573-1619)
Style
Antique
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
3 cm
Width
20.6 cm
Diameter
20.6 cm
Depth
20.6 cm
Decor
Blue and white
Estimated period
1550-1600
