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This is a photograph of a decorative porcelain plate. The plate features an intricate and colorful design depicting a seated figure in traditional attire surrounded by children and various objects, such as scrolls and a vase. The central scene is enclosed in a series of decorative borders with stylistic floral and wave patterns in shades of pink, blue, and green. The outer rim of the plate includes floral motifs interspersed with geometric patterns.
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This is a photograph of a decorative porcelain plate. The plate features an intricate and colorful design depicting a seated figure in traditional attire surrounded by children and various objects, such as scrolls and a vase. The central scene is enclosed in a series of decorative borders with stylistic floral and wave patterns in shades of pink, blue, and green. The outer rim of the plate includes floral motifs interspersed with geometric patterns.

National Gallery of Art · Decorative Art

"Ruby-Back" Dish

Chinese Qing Dynasty

Date
second quarter 18th century
Medium
porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
Dimensions
overall: 3.5 x 20.9 cm (1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in.)
Classification
Decorative Art · Ceramic
Accession number
1942.9.553
Credit line
Widener Collection
Time span
1701 to 1725
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Chinese
  • Decorative Arts. Part II: Far Eastern Ceramics and Paintings; Persian and Indian Rugs and Carpets
  • overglaze decoration
  • Qing
  • famille rose enamels
Provenance

James A. Garland [d. 1901/1902], New York. J. Pierpont Morgan [1837-1913], New York. (Duveen Brothers, New York and London); sold to Peter A. B. Widener, Lynnewood Hall, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; inheritance from Estate of Peter A. B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; gift 1942 to NGA.

NGA object ID 1731. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.