Pair of Chinese Export Orange Nanking Plates
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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