A Set of Eight Chinese Export Porcleian Rose Plates

Late 18th century, eight dishes hand painted with a large bouquet of delicates pink and purple roses tied with a ribbon to the center and smaller sprays radiating outwards, the wide rim decorated with a pink lace diaper pattern shaped by a gilt scroll border.

9 1/8 in. diameter

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

One plate with repair and restoration, two with hairlines, light surface wear to gilt and polychrome decoration.