Antique Chinese porcelain dish. S. XIX

Gorgeous antique porcelain plate decorated by hand with colorful enamel images. The plate comes from China and is dated in the 19th century it was made during the period of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). This piece stands out for its wonderful condition: it has survived to our days almost perfectly preserved, even being such a fragile item. The plate shows off a great decorative interest for its lovely decoration, depicting a traditional scene with a group of happy and relaxed people. The color combination, creates a powerful and highly attractive image. The center of the plate shows this group of people in a fine country landscape. The group is composed of five persons and an animal, a small donkey. There are three women, a man and a kid (or maybe a small man) who is paying attention to the animal. They are all dressed in traditional costumes. Framing the scene, the plates edge is decorated with a fine yellow fringe with vegetal-inspired motives painted in green and red. There are four small scenes with a schematic figure performing different tasks in a lake or a river. At the base, the plate shows the typical furnace mark: some kind of brownish dust or sand stack to the porcelain base during the firing process. This detail is usually seen in artisanal hand-made porcelain and ceramic pieces. This amazing antique Chinese porcelain with handmade decoration will stand out in the best collection of ancient oriental pieces. Measurements: Diameter: 9.6 in / 24.5 cm.