A GROUP OF SIX CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN PLATES, MING DYNASTY AND 19TH CENTURY
A GROUP OF SIX CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN PLATES, MING DYNASTY AND 19TH CENTURY
Blue and white porcelain
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and 19th century
This mixed lot comprises five similar blue and white porcelain plates from the 19th century as well as a sixth one from the Ming dynasty, which was found at sea. The Ming plate shows a phoenix while the other plates are decorated with floral motifs.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 3.9-5.5 CM, DIAMETER 23.8-24.5 CM
Condition: The Ming dynasty plate has a larger chip on the rim and shows some water damage; the other plates are in overall good condition with few minor chips on the rims as well as firing cracks and other manufacturing faults
Provenance: Austrian private collection