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Chinese Export Pseudo Tobacco Leaf Plate, c. 1785

Offered by: Robert Morrissey Antiques & Fine Art

Description
Chinese export porcelain pseudo tobacco leaf plate, with a scalloped edge, decorated in overglaze enamels with a single rosette (stylized cross-section of a pomegranate), leaves, flowers and a single ring.

This elegant plate, with its airy design and harmonious palette, is one of the more restrained tobacco leaf patterns. The scattered motifs appear as though a breeze just blew them onto the plate. The turquoise band and four orange cartouche on the border lend a Japanese flavor.

See: Pierre L. Debomy "Tobacco Leaf and Pseudo, A Tentative Inventory" (Sevres: Societe des amis du musee national de ceramique, 2013) pp. 222-223.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Porcelain
Condition:	Good. Fine condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.
Creation Date:	1785
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	5063996
Incollect Reference #:	843964

Dimensions

Diam.	9 in;
Diam.	22.86 cm;

Message from Seller:

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