Plate with cartouches of women and plants

China

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)

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Elegant women are a popular subject in Chinese decorative arts. Often they are shown accompanying children, engaging in leisure activities such as playing music and visiting gardens, or, as on this plate, enjoying flowers.

Plate with cartouches of women and plants, Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware), China

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Plate with cartouches of women and plants, Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware), China
Plate with cartouches of women and plants, Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware), China

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