Pair of Chinese 'double-peacock' plates, Qianlong (1736-95)
Pair of Chinese 'double-peacock' plates, Qianlong (1736-95)
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Description
Pair of Chinese 'double-peacock' plates, Qianlong (1736-95), decorated in the centre with a peacock and peahen amongst rockwork and peony, within a spear-head border to the cavetto, the wide rim with garlands of flowers enclosed by a geometric patterned border, interspersed by cartouches containing scrolls.
Condition:
One plate with one frit and a shallow chip to rim
Notes:
A service of this design was made for King John VI of Portugal
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Diameter | 22.8cm. (8 15/16in.) |
Product REF: U621
