Description A group of 3 Chinese export-style famille rose plates. The plates are different sizes, but feature the same scenes: a group of 4 figures in an interior on the top and bottom, and a scene with flowers, birds and insects. The scenes are surrounded by lotus and vine tracery. The smallest plate and the quatrefoil-shaped plate are stamped China on the bottom. Dimensions: small plate- 1 3/8 inches tall X 8 inches diameter; 3.5 cm tall X 20.3 cm diameter. Small oval plate: 1 1/8 inches tall X 9 inches wide X 6 5/8 inches deep; 2.8 cm tall X 22.9 cm wide X 16.8 cm deep. Large oval plate: 2 1/4 inches tall X 12 1/4 inches wide X 9 5/8 inches deep; 5.7 cm tall X 30.1 cm wide X 24.4 cm deep. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report Minor firing imperfections in all plates and edge chipping on both oval plates. Large plate has firing crack in base of base. Small oval plate has unlevel base.
Provenance From a private collection in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.