Antique Yongzheng/Qianlong Blue white Plate Cabbage Chinese China Porcelain

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Condition Report: / / Overall Condition: 1 chip, fritting and a hairline. Size: 232x25mm

A very nicely made piece. Peony Butterfy and cabbage

 

Bai chai or “white vegetable” is the term used for Chinese cabbage. It occurs as a decorative item in Chinese porcelain, typically from the end of the 19th century on porcelain intended for the Chinese and South East Asian market.

Source: Nilson, J. Gotheborg: Antique Chinese and Japanese Porcelain Collectors’ Help and Info Page. Retrieved from the Gotheborg website.

Butterfly – joy and conjugal felicity. Butterfly is pronounced in homonym with the word die which means a 80 years old. Two butterflies together is meant a wish of “longevity”. “Die” is also pronounced similar to another word which means to “pile up” or “repeat” – and thus given the meaning “many”.

Source: Nilson, J. Gotheborg: Antique Chinese and Japanese Porcelain Collectors’ Help and Info Page. Retrieved from the Gotheborg website.

Peony – Mu-Dan – Queen of Flowers, the peony is a emblem of wealth and distinction.

Source: Nilson, J. Gotheborg: Antique Chinese and Japanese Porcelain Collectors’ Help and Info Page. Retrieved from the Gotheborg website.

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We combine shipments, but safety of the items is most important.