A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE LOTUS DISH, Qianlong (1736-1795)
Diameter: 23 cm; 9 in
BE24
BE24
With lotus petal shaped rim, painted in the center with a medallion enclosing a large feathery lotus bloom surrounded by smaller flowerheads, all in shades of pink, brown, green, blue...
With lotus petal shaped rim, painted in the center with a medallion enclosing a large feathery lotus bloom surrounded by smaller flowerheads, all in shades of pink, brown, green, blue and white overglaze enamels highlighted in gold, the petal shaped rim with further large lotus blooms in shades of pink and white enamel together with a multitude of flowerheads and scrolling leaves reserved on shaped diaper band in brown and gilt, stylized single flower sprays all around the exterior sides, the base glazed.
