Petal Plates

Name: Petal Plates
 
Type: Chinese Famille Rose Petal-Rim Dishes (Set of 6)
 
Year: Late Qing Dynasty to early Republic period, c. 1900–1930
 
Set: Yes (Set of 5 small plates)
 
Mark: None - Likely Jingdezhen kilns, China
 
History: This set of six small Chinese porcelain dishes features hand-painted floral decorations in the famille rose palette, known for its pink and soft enamel tones, which were introduced during the Kangxi period and remained popular through the late Qing and early Republic periods. Each piece is decorated with varying botanical scenes including peonies and fruit blossoms in rich pinks, greens, yellows, and soft red accents.
 
 
The dishes have a slightly uneven, petal-shaped rim typical of export porcelain ware meant to mimic flower blossoms, a design motif popular for dessert or side dishes. The decoration appears spontaneous and unstandardized across each dish, further supporting the hand-painted attribution rather than transferware. The slightly bubbled glaze and occasional speckling or pinholing are consistent with production from early 20th-century Jingdezhen workshops catering to the export market.
 
 
No visible reign marks or studio stamps suggest these were utilitarian or decorative wares produced in volume rather than for imperial or high-end domestic use. Their condition appears stable with minor age-related wear, which is appropriate for pieces over 90 years old.
 
Flaws: None