A LARGE PLATE WITH COURT SCENE, BLOSSOMS AND ANIMALS
A LARGE PLATE WITH COURT SCENE, BLOSSOMS AND ANIMALS
Porcelain with enamel painting and gold
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century
Lovely color of this painted richly figurative plate, so-called Mandarin porcelain, with court scene, in the center an aristocrat with servants, some holding big fans, in front scholars and other persons, some are beggars. A figure in martial pose and armor. Compact composition on the flag over golden background with finest painted blossoms and fruits, among them are peony, lotus, pomegranate, lingzhi, chrysanthemums, in between birds and colorful butterflies. Some colors are particularly striking in this fine composition.
Dimensions: DIAMETER 35.2 CM
Condition: Good condition
Provenance: German private collection