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Plate, F47.146

Physical Description

Plate with top surface entirely covered with decoration. Outside rim is gold in colour, and there are four divisions on the surface. Top segment shows people sitting at a table and talking to a lady in pink. Opposing side has a lady in pink sitting, and other people standing around her. The two other divisions are floral with birds and insects. The middle is circular in shape, with a bird standing on some flowers. In between these panels are green scroll designs and leaf shaped decoration.

Research Notes

Figures, flowers, birds —Professor Kelun Chen
For Exporting. Body made in Jingdezhen, painted in Guangdong
Plate Guangcai with Painting design —Professor Kelun Chen
porcelain
overglaze, golden
Figures, flowers, birds
19th century
Qing Dynasty
Body=Jingdezhen; Color painting=Guangdong
For Exporting

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 25 x 246 x 245mm

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