Dimensions: CHINESE BULE&WHITE FLOWER PATTERN PORCELAIN PLATE
45 cm Diam x 7 cm H
Chinese blue and white porcelain plate .Made in The Year of Xuande Period of The Ming Dynasty. The plate is well shaped, compact, white glazed and decorated with blue and white. The inside of the plate is painted with floral patterns, and the outer wall is echoed with entwined lotus flowers. The patterns are arranged in a unique way and are very decorative. The composition of the whole ware is clear and elegant, the color of blue and white hair is quiet and clear, the glaze is thick and lustrous, the decoration is auspicious, elegant and pleasant.
PROVENANCE:
From The Estate of?Joseph E. Bennell (1927-July 7, 2019) Cuyahoga Falls, OH. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, served in World War II, returned home, and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. He went on to receive a Master's in Education from Ohio State University (Go Buckeyes) and Indiana University. He married Carol A. Wilhite on November 23, 1952, who preceded him in death in 1988, after 36 beautiful years of marriage. After working at Kent State University for several years, he relocated his family to Springfield, Virginia, where he finished his career as the Audio Visual Coordinator for Southern Virginia Community College. He retired in 1988, and after the death of his wife, returned to Dover Delaware. He was very active in several churches and ministries over the years, including Delaware Bible Church and Centralia Presbyterian Church. Nothing made him happier than spending time with friends and sharing his wealth of knowledge and many stories of travel throughout the world and the time he spent in the service.