Enamels, gold, and underglaze blue, with mandarin ducks and lotus plants bordered by narrow bands on the rim, alternating cartouches of carp and crayfish amongst water plants reserved at the well on a trellis-diaper ground, central scene within a ruyi-edged roundel of two mandarin ducks amongst lotus plants, flowering prunus branches, trellis-diaper border, and double ring on the reverse. For an identical dish with the same dimension, presently in the Reeves Center Collection, see Thomas V. Chinese Export Porcelain in the Reeves Center Collection at Washington and Lee University. Another dish is in the collection of the Topkapi Sarah Museum and published by Ayers and Krahl in. Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum, A complete catalogue. The finely painted decoration on this deep dish is emblematic of perseverance, harmony, and marital bliss on Chinese culture. Its design is representative of a group of closely related. Wares, made during the first two decades of the eighteenth century. The delicate painting on many of these pieces appears, as Ayers suggests, to emulate the refined techniques used by Chinese artists who worked on silk. Visible damage: repaired and glued, 1 x V-shaped crack approx. 7.5cm length x 4cm width, and 1 x crack across the plate approx. 21.5cm long, factory fault spots, lots of small fritting on the edge of the rim, light scratches and loss of gilding, otherwise, it is in fair condition. You will be happy with the careful packaging Without extra charges. Fixed Price ; however the offers are. Each item is a beautiful representation of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and would make a stunning addition to any collection or home decor. If you or someone you know is interested in purchasing these exquisite pieces, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you for your time and consideration. I kindly ask that please Only make Offer on the items if you are serious about purchasing them. I will respond to you soon as I can. Please see my other items.