Late 1800s Famille Verte Porcelain Plaque Tile a Dream of Red Mansions Kangxi

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Made with a highly refined paste resulting in an exceptionally fine grade of ceramic ware, Famille Verte Chinese porcelain is … Read more Made with a highly refined paste resulting in an exceptionally fine grade of ceramic ware, Famille Verte Chinese porcelain is identifiable by its vivid green enamels and polychromatic overglaze colors including stunning yellow, red, blue and black and (much less common) gold.

The difference between Famille Verte and Famille Rose antique Chinese porcelain:

1) The subject matter: Famille Verte is Chinese in style and refers back to Chinese prints and paintings of the Kangxi era. Famille Rose is a flowery export style based on the emerging Rococo style in Europe and is either Yongzheng or Qianlong.

2) The enamel paint: The Famille Verte is clear (translucent) and Famille Rose is mixed with white (opaque).

Offered here is a Famille Verte Porcelain Tile Plaque depicting the story of A Dream of Red Mansions, manufactured in the late 1800s. The subjects are in traditional dress in a domestic setting. Its translucent paint shows vivid green enamels and polychromatic overglaze colors including stunning yellow, red, blue and black, as well as the much less common gold! It measures 11 3/8" X 9 1/2" X about 5/8" thick.

No chips, cracks, repairs, or unusual wear. Absolutely lovely. If you are a collector of antique Chinese Famille Verte pieces, here's a chance to add a fabulous, hard-to-find piece to your collection! See less