Chinese porcelain plate, famille rose design with rooster an - Lot 198

Chinese porcelain plate, famille rose design with rooster and peonies, Qing dynasty, 19th century Diameter: 25 cm, weight 445 gr Chinese export porcelain plate, decorated in famille rose enamels. The central scene depicts a proud rooster among flowering peonies, rocks and foliage - a traditional motif symbolizing wealth, prosperity and high dignity. The wing is richly decorated with peonies and flowering scrolls, alternating with cartouches on a pink background decorated with latticework. The enamels are delicately applied in a soft palette of pink, green, turquoise, yellow and black, typical of late Qing dynasty porcelain. The reverse is simply glazed in white, with an unglazed border. Condition: Good overall condition, with slight firing imperfections and wear. No cracks or restorations noted.