82. 

DEEP   DISH .       23 cm.

Semi-eggshell  pure white  porcelain,  enamelled in brilliant  FAMILLE ROSE . In the center a family -scene illustrating an elder man seated in a chair, being offered a pomegranate by a younger boy ; a young woman seated  on a turquoise garden seat watching another boy holding a fishing rod .  The rim with flower sprays, butterflies and insects on a grisaille cell- pattern  ground.

Period :              YONGZHENG  :       1723 - 1735 .

Refer.:   "  The Book of the Famille Rose " ,  G. Williamson ,  pl.XXXII / b.
             "   The A. Dreesman Collection " , Chrsitie's London , 10/05/2002.

Great and typical Yongzheng quality ,  small  crack on the rim.