Chinese Late 18th/Early 19th C Provincial Ware Plate with Shrimp Design

  
A round porcelain plate with a slight rise to the rim. The base glaze has a slight blue tint to it and the cobalt is a nice deep black blue. The design is of shrimp in water weeds with a double happiness wedding character in the central well.

The foot is rounded and unglazed. There is a small label on the base that reads 2012.91.29.

The dish belonged to the Portland Art Museum in Portland Oregon and was deaccessioned and this is its inventory number. There is also a cobalt character on the base. 7" diameter x 1 ¼" tall. Weighs 10.9 oz (310 g).

There are two small rim chips. There are no cracks or breaks and the plate rings like a bell. There are kiln flaws such as black spots, pimples, and reserves. There is considerable wear to the central well.

A very old plate with an expert fluid painting of shrimp in weeds that will add to a blue and white display and collection. You can even use it to serve shrimp. We just ask that you notify us before returning and obtain our authorization. This will ensure quick processing. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Plates".

The seller is "bearandraven" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Type: Plates
2. Region of Origin: China
3. Color: Blue
4. Age: Pre-1800
5. Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
6. Original/Reproduction: Antique Original