M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES
 

FINE PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE MANDARIN PLATES

Qianlong, c.1760-70

 

 

 

Left Example Center

 

 

Right Example Center

 

Left Example Rim

 

Right Example Rim

 

         

 

Of shaped and barbed form, painted in famille rose and rust with a Chinese family in a garden terrace, the gentleman

in grisaille dress holding a conch emerging from its shell and a spear, a "kylin" at his feet, a lady beside with a plate of cakes,

as two further ladies and two children look on, before a river/mountain landscape with houses and pagodas, the shapes rim having black-outlined 

vignettes of sanguine landscapes alternating with puce diapering, flowerheads and gilt foliage

 

A kylin is a small mythological beast, said to appear in conjunction with the sage, and represent prosperity and serenity. 

They all all powerful, but walk softly, leaving no footprints so as to crush no living thing.  However, among the wicked,

they can be fearful, breathing flames in defense of the pure.

 

Condition: excellent; no flaws observed; enamels in excellent condition

 

8-5/16" D

 

Price: Please Inquire

 

#5131

 

We welcome and encourage all inquiries.  We will make every attempt to answer any questions you might have.

 

 

For an identical pair see lot #5480:

FINE PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE PLATES

(pictured in front row)

 

 

 

 

For information, call (901) 761-1163 or (901) 683-4668 or email mfcreech@bellsouth.net 

 

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