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Mid to late 19th Century Canton Rose Medallion Plate
Mid to late 19th Century Canton Rose Medallion Plate
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Soft, luminous colours, lovely gilt inner borders and densely packed patterns- this is an excellent example of a Cantonese rose medallion plate.
Known in Chinese as 粉彩, these translucent enamels are rendered in pastel shades and were carefully applied by hand. Made in Canton for the export market, they were produced in varying stages of fineness between the 18th and 20th centuries.
Early pieces such as this one show a remarkable delicacy; this one is lavishly decorated with green enamel in ruyi-shaped patterns with palmettes, as well as butterflies, peonies and a pattern of floral and fauna.
Price marked at AU$480.
Measurements: 15cm diameter, 2.5cm height.
Overall good condition with two small spots of wear as pictured; these would easily be hidden by a plate stand when displayed. Some fade to glaze particularly to features of the people depicted. Still a beautiful piece with historic value that will only increase with time.
Known in Chinese as 粉彩, these translucent enamels are rendered in pastel shades and were carefully applied by hand. Made in Canton for the export market, they were produced in varying stages of fineness between the 18th and 20th centuries.
Early pieces such as this one show a remarkable delicacy; this one is lavishly decorated with green enamel in ruyi-shaped patterns with palmettes, as well as butterflies, peonies and a pattern of floral and fauna.
Price marked at AU$480.
Measurements: 15cm diameter, 2.5cm height.
Overall good condition with two small spots of wear as pictured; these would easily be hidden by a plate stand when displayed. Some fade to glaze particularly to features of the people depicted. Still a beautiful piece with historic value that will only increase with time.
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