One of six plates with C 785a,b,c,d, and C 786. Octagonal. Painted with a crab and lobster in underglaze blue. Famille Rose. Early Ch'ien Lung
An octagonal famille rose dish, China, Qianlong (1736-1795)
Decorated with crab, prawn and peony or camelia. Crab has various puns, ‘harmony’, ‘first’ or ‘best’ in examinations. The prawn represents happiness and joy.
Materials
Porcelain
On display?
Yes
Further description
Simple name
Plate
Dimensions
21.4 cm (d) x 2.3cm (h) x 22.8cm (w)
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