Chinese Famille Rose Plate - Court Ladies - Republic Period - 1940s - 25.5 cm

Chinese decorative porcelain plate in Famille Rose polychrome enamels, produced during the 1940s (Republic Period).

History: During the Chinese Republic period (1912-1949), Jingdezhen manufacturers continued the traditions of previous dynasties, refining the Famille Rose style. This piece features a classic narrative scene of court ladies in a garden, a recurring theme symbolizing elegance and the refined life of the Chinese aristocracy. The rim is decorated with cartouches containing birds and floral motifs against a green enamel background with geometric patterns.

Details and condition:
- Period: Republic Period (c. 1940)
- Technique: Hand-painted porcelain with overglaze enamels
- Diameter: 25.5 cm (10.04 inches)
- Weight: 580 g (1.28 lbs)
- Material: Fine porcelain
- Condition: Excellent condition. No cracks, chips, or restorations. Minimal wear to the rim gilding consistent with age.
- Mark: Apocryphal four or six-character iron-red seal referring to the Qianlong reign, a standard practice at the time to denote quality and respect for tradition.

Value: A representative piece for collectors of 20th-century Chinese porcelain and for authentic Oriental interior decoration. Due to its antique nature, food use and automatic dishwashing are not recommended.