A RARE FAMILLE ROSE ENAMEL ON COPPER DISH, China, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng period (1723-1735)

d cm 26,2

Magnificently painted at the center with a lobed reserve enclosing floral motifs, peaches, and butterflies. The upper section of the rim is decorated with a grisaille band with scroll of leaves, while the lower section features bats alternating with lotus flowers against a yellow background adorned with leafy patterns. On the reverse, the border bears floral motifs with flowers and peaches, while the center depicts a dragon among clouds, enclosed within a medallion framed by ruyi scroll.

Provenance: An Italian private collection, Tuscany.

Note di catalogo:

An almost identical dish is in the collection of the National Palace Museum in Taipei, accession number 中琺001399N000000000.

铜胎画珐琅开光花卉纹盘，中国，清雍正