Chinese Pair of Famille Rose Plates, Republic

A pair of Chinese famille rose plates dating from the Republic period. Each features a scene with five children at play in a landscape with bamboo. The scenes are framed by flowers on a black ground. The bottoms of the plates have 4-character marks.

Dimensions are: 1 3/4 inches tall X 9 3/4 inches wide, 4.4 cm X 24.8 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: One plate has a hairline to the rim, while the other plate has one crack to the rim. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.

Provenance: From Mrs. McClellan in Las Vegas, Nevada. The piece was acquired in Beijing or Hong Kong from the 1980s to the early 1990s.

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