A set of four famille rose plates, together with four more plates
18th centuryThe set with scenes of two ladies on a terrace before a pavilion, a figure within playing the qin, encircled by diaper band, each 22.2cm diameter; a pair enamelled with two quail amidst flowers issuing from rockwork, within diaper border, each 22.5cm diameter; a single famille verte example decorated with a figure on horseback with attendant, the rim with precious objects and cloud-shaped panels of flowers, 22.5cm diameter; and a final single example enamelled with five goldfish to the centre, the rim with blue enamel lotus scrolls within gilt spearhead border, bearing retailer's label 'Marchant, London'.23cm diameter. (8).