A charming and finely painted antique Chinese Export porcelain saucer dish in the Famille Rose palette, dating to the Yongzheng or early Qianlong period, circa 1730–1755.
The center is painted with a naturalistic floral spray featuring a large open rose as the focal point, surrounded by scattered peonies, chrysanthemums, and smaller blossoms in soft rose pink, lavender-purple, and leafy green enamels — painted in the loose, confident hand characteristic of the finest early 18th century Jingdezhen export decorators working in the Meissen-influenced naturalistic style.
The scalloped lobed rim carries a delicate iron-red bamboo and floral garland border — a restrained and elegant design feature more typical of the Yongzheng/early Qianlong period than the heavier gilt-laden borders of later Qianlong wares. The softness of the palette — particularly the characteristic lavender-purple and rose pink combination — is a hallmark of this earlier period.
The porcelain body is fine and white with a bright glaze. Age-related wear including minor kiln grit and enamel variation is visible and entirely consistent with a genuine 270+ year old piece.
A lovely example of early Chinese export Famille Rose at its most naturalistic and refined — painted for the Western market at the height of the Canton trade.
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Country of Origin: China
Culture: Chinese
Condition: Used
Measures 6 inches in diameter
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