Plate with cartouches of women and plants

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.

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清康熙景德鎮窯青花開光仕女花卉紋盤
Title: Plate with cartouches of women and plants
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
Culture: China
Medium: Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions: H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
Object Number: 18.61.2
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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