CHINESE
Pair of plates
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period 1662-1722

Medium
porcelain, enamel, gilt

Measurements
(a) 2.8 × 20.8 cm diameter
(b) 2.8 × 20.8 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

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

Inscription
(a-b) painted in brush and blue ink on base c.: (a lozenge motif in double circle)

Accession Number
2527.a-b-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Pair of plates. Porcelain, overglaze 'famille verte' polychrome enamels on white on buff body. (a) Theatrical scene from historical play; a military pair watching a man dancing. (b) Theatrical scene from historical play; a military figure and court figure watching a military figure with flag.

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CHINESE
Pair of plates
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period 1662-1722