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PLATE .    diam :  22 cm.
Executed  in  EGG-SHELL ( coquille d' oeuf/eierschaal) . Painted in a very simple style, the so-called refined  Chinese  Taste .  The peony and chrysantemum blossoms are done in subtil  pure  Famille Rose enamels  . Furthermore, a hoving butterfly .

period :    early   QIANLONG   ,  ca.  1735 .
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It is rare to find perfect egg-shell chinese taste  plates like this one !

Refer.:   " Chnese Export Porcelain ", Luns. SCHEURLEER , , n° 87.