Overview
A vibrant porcelain plate featuring hand-enameled lotus blossoms and auspicious symbols against a rich turquoise 'graviata' style background.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Chinese Famille Rose Turquoise Ground 'Double Happiness' Plate
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Story
The red characters you see repeated around the border represent 'Shuangxi' or Double Happiness, a symbol almost exclusively reserved for weddings and matrimonial bliss.
Maker / Origin
The mark on the reverse, 'Jiangxi Jingdezhen Ming Ci,' translates to 'Famous Porcelain of Jingdezhen, Jiangxi.' During the mid-20th century, state-run kilns in this region revitalized ancient…
Condition & Value
The plate has a significant chip and loss of material on the left-hand side of the rim. While these mid-century Jingdezhen pieces are increasingly sought after by collectors of 'Vintage PRC' porcelain, the significant damage to the rim heavily impacts the…
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