Tongzhi (1862-1874), painted with numerous magpies amongst blossoming prunus branches against a yellow ground, the underside with scrolling lotus, four-character Tongzhi mark to base, 22.4cm diameterFor a similar lot, see Christie's, New York, 'The Private Collection of President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan', 21-22 September 2016, lot 233.清同治 黄地粉彩梅雀纹盘 《同治年制》矾红楷书款Condition report: The centre of the plate with old repair to enamel.