Antique Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Dish c.1850 Hand Painted Famille Rose 5.5"

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A beautiful and colorful mid-19th century Chinese Rose Mandarin porcelain dish, expertly hand-painted with exceptional detail and vibrant overglaze enamels.
… Read more A beautiful and colorful mid-19th century Chinese Rose Mandarin porcelain dish, expertly hand-painted with exceptional detail and vibrant overglaze enamels.

The scalloped-edge dish is decorated with an array of traditional Chinese motifs, including elegant garden scenes, birds, flowering plants, butterflies, and fruit, arranged within a series of decorative panels. Each panel features its own unique composition, showcasing the skill and creativity of the artist. A charming highlight is a tiny beetle hidden within one of the scenes, adding whimsy to the design. Rich gilt accents enhance the decoration, providing depth, contrast, and a luxurious finish.

The dish rests on a shallow, pointed foot rim that remains unglazed, while the base is fully glazed, consistent with fine Chinese export porcelain of the period.

The dish is not marked.

MEASUREMENTS
5 ½ in (14.0 cm) diameter x 1 1/16 in (2.7 cm) deep. Weighs 6.2 oz.

CONDITION
There are no cracks, breaks, or repairs. There is a chip on the foot. There is wear to the gilding. The over glaze enamels are bright and shiny.

A wonderful example of mid-19th century Chinese Rose Mandarin porcelain, combining vibrant hand-painted decoration, rich gilding, and exceptional craftsmanship in a display-worthy antique. See less