Six Chinese Export Porcelain Plates Hand Painted Famille Rose Circa 1770

This exquisite set of six hand-painted Chinese Export porcelain plates, crafted circa 1770, showcases the elegant Famille Rose palette. Created for the European market each plate is decorated with richly detailed floral compositions in vibrant shades of pink, purple, red, green, and gilt. The group features several related designs that work together to enhance its visual appeal: – Two plates form a harmonious pair, each beautifully decorated with four pairs of cranes along the border—an auspicious symbol in Chinese art representing harmony, fidelity, and longevity. – A second two plates form another elegant pair, each boasting floral centers and stylish borders embellished with scattered flowers and sprays. – The top center plate showcases a bold central bouquet rising from cobalt-blue rockwork, reminiscent of the final plate but distinct in its absence of a garden fence. – The bottom center plate features a vibrant bouquet emerging from cobalt-blue rockwork, accompanied by a graceful garden fence and framed by a refined border of delicate floral sprigs. Together, these six plates create a visually captivating and harmonious ensemble, distinguished by variations in composition and border treatment. Dimensions: Each plate is approximately 8.9″ in diameter. Condition: Five Excellent, one with a 1.5″ professionally sealed hairline that is hard to see without a close-up (see images 7 and 8). Key Features: • Exquisite set of six hand-painted Chinese Export porcelain plates • Elegant Famille Rose palette with vibrant floral and botanical motifs • Includes a pair adorned with four pairs of cranes on the border, symbolizing longevity and harmony • Comprises a second floral pair with scattered sprig borders • One plate displays a striking central bouquet with rockwork (no fence) • Another plate presents a central bouquet, cobalt-blue rockwork, and a garden fence • Crafted for the European market during the Qing dynasty, circa 1770