Plate with cartouches of women and plants
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
Not on view
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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