A Chinese famille rose pedestal dish

19th Century

Of lobed oval form raised on a conforming base, painted in colours with Shoulao seated on a rock beside a treasure box with seven line inscription, within a border with auspicious flowers and butterflies, the underside with four peaches and eight bats.

28.5cm across

Condition Report

There is restoration to the rim in three places which appears to cover small rim chips and associated hairlines. Minor enamel rubbing in places.

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