Famille Rose Canton Harbour Plates with Dutch Inscription

A pair of Chinese export porcelain Dutch market large plates,…
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A pair of Chinese export porcelain Dutch market large plates, of shallow bowl form, famille rose decoration of a Canton harbour scene including various buildings and boats, a guardian figure sits beside, her legs immersed into the water, the winged Hermes to the sky, a cartouche to the base with Dutch inscription enclosed, all highlighted with gilt enrichments, 20th century. Diameter 35 cm

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  • Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.

    In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.

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