Enamels, gold, and underglaze blue, with. Mandarin figures and lotus plants bordered by narrow bands on the rim. Qilin and various animals amongst wooden plants reserved at the well on a trellis-flower border, and red marks on the reverse back. 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 nineteenth century. The delicate painting on’Qilin’ is said to be the unicorn, a description that some scholars dislike intensely as the body of the qilin figure has scales and two horns, quite unlike the unicorn of the West. One of the the four great mythical animals of China, it is recorded that this animal’s body resembles that of a deer with scales, horns in the centre of its head, a tail of an ox, a forehead of a wolf, hooves of a horse, and backward antlers. The qilin is a symbol for happiness, and legends maintain that it will bring many sons to the family and those sons will become successful scholars. Acquired from the charming Tudor Manor House in Southern England, this unique collection of high-quality porcelain pieces is now offered for sale. FAIR-Visible damage: repaired and glued, 1 x U-shaped crack approx. 20cm length x 6cm width, 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.