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Plate
Qing dynasty, Daoguang period 1821-1850

Medium
porcelain

Measurements
2.7 × 16.1 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, south-east China, China

Inscription
painted in brush and blue ink on base (in Chinese characters) c.: (mark of Chenghua period (1465 - 1489))

Accession Number
4260-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Central stylised floral motif with stylised lotus flowers, jewels with swastikas and 'long life' shou characters, flower in circle rim band; underside with three lotus flowers with stylised stems and leaves.