#8 Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C Kangxi Period Blue White Dinner Plates
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Condition Report: / / Overall Condition Overall Condition 1 with body line and small frits, 5 with frits/small chips to rim only, 1 with 3 lines a chip and some frits, 1 with 2 lines a chip and some frits Size 225x28mm
A very nicely decorated set of plates. Dating to circa 1700-1720
A scene of Plum, Peony and Chrysanthemum. Plates that would for example be given at a mariage or birthday. With the flowers symbolizing a long life in wealth for man and wife.
Peony
Peony – Mu-Dan – Queen of Flowers, the peony is a emblem of wealth and distinction.
Plum
Plum – Mei, Li – The plum tree, pine, and bamboo are the “Three Friends in Winter”. The early morning dew, collected from the flowers, was thought to help with longevity.
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