Pair of Chinese Export Orange Nanking Plates #1

Chinese export plates, c. 1800.
 
Dimensions: Approximately 9¾” diameter.
 
Decoration:  
For each plate, the border is decorated with a shaded trellis diaper band with spearheads and dumbbells.
 
The cavetto is decorated with a shaded trellis diaper band with three cartouches.
 
The center is decorated with a relatively detailed scene including pavilions and other buildings, a lake or river, bridge with a figure, a boat, and trees. 
 
The base is unmarked.
 
Orange decoration for a Nanking design is rare. Orange decoration is more often found on Fitzhugh pieces, but even there it is less common than underglaze blue.
 
For a discussion of Nanking scenes and borders, see Madsen & White, “Chinese Export Porcelains. 
 
For a discussion and illustration of scenes, see Forbes, “Hills and Streams: Landscape Decoration on Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain”. 
 
Condition: Each plate has minor enamel wear likely due to stacking; otherwise in excellent condition consistent with age and usage. Please examine the photos; they are part of the description.    
    
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