Antique Chinese Small Hand Painted Blue and White Platter With Scholar and Children Circa 1850

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Nice Hand Painted Chinese Blue and White Small Platter showing a scholar with two children bringing him chrysanthemums. There is … Read more Nice Hand Painted Chinese Blue and White Small Platter showing a scholar with two children bringing him chrysanthemums. There is a bat for good luck, and pine trees and by extension, its cones—symbolizes longevity, endurance, and steadfast integrity. While the tree is the more prominent artistic motif, the cones are understood as part of the overall symbolism of the pine, representing its capacity for regeneration and life. Chrysanthemum is one of the "four gentlemen" of flowers, they also embody autumn, representing a tranquil mind and a desire for a peaceful retirement, and bring positive energy, happiness, and well-being to a home. So this platter is full of meaning and would look beautiful on display or holding cookies in a kitchen. The back shows the age with the flat piece which is correct for the time, and there is a lot of iron oxide coming out of the clay. It takes 100 years for this to happen. See less