19th century, includes six plates, decorated in famille rose enamels and gilt highlights on a yellow ground with four round medallions each containing one of the four characters “wan shou fu jiang” (wishes for a long life without end) amidst swirling clouds, in the of the plates is a longevity "shou" symbol encircled by waves and mountains peaks symbolizing the cosmos, key motif around the rim, exterior sides with floral and vine decoration, six character Guangxu mark in iron red to underside of each.

6 1/8 in. diameter

Private Collection, New London, North Carolina

Published in Allen's Authentication of Later Chinese Porcelain, page 108.

Two with rim nick; some with rim glaze defects; rubbing and wear with some minor loss to the gilt on rims; one with a chip to foot rim.