Size: 41 cm. (H)
Each moulded in the form of a flattened double-gourd, supported on an ornate simulated wood stand, tied at the narrow waist with drapery enamelled in green, the upper body gilded with the character “Da”, (great) within a medallion surrounded by five gilt bats (‘wu fu: the five elements of fortune) against an iron-red brocade pattern ground, the lower body similarly decorated with the character “Ji” (happiness) above a ruyi border, all below a moulded gilt bat at the mouth rim.
For similar Qianlong Enamelled and Gilt DaJi wall plaques, see ‘Gong Ting Zhen Cang:Chinese Qing Dynasty imperial porcelain’ page 218, jointly published by Nanjing Museum and Shanghai culture publishing, and Hong Kong Autumn Sale 2016, lot 0051, Collection of Mr.Zhang Zong Xian, Kuangshi.
PROVENANCE:
The property of a French noble family; the collection was accumulated by the present owner's great grandfather, from the late 19th century to early 20th century