A Chinese export plate, decorated in underglaze blue, and dating from the Qianlong period. The rim of the plate is decorated with a band of overlapping scales. The centre of the plate is painted with delicate flower sprays in a manner reminiscent of the 'Deutsche blumen' style in favour in Europe at the time. Diameter 23.1cm (9.1")
This plate is from our personal reference collection of Chinese Eighteenth Century plates.
Dating: Qianlong c 1750-1770