Description:

China, Tongzhi Period (1862–1874)
Large porcelain dish decorated in famille rose with blossoming peonies, chrysanthemums, lotus, and flowering branches in multicolored shades of red, green, pink, and turquoise. White underglaze ground. On the base, a red six-character mark “Tongzhi nian zhi” (Made in the Tongzhi period).

Period: 19th century, Qing dynasty, Tongzhi (mark period)

Material: Porcelain, famille rose enamel decoration

Dimensions: H. 6 cm, D. 42 cm

Condition: Presents in good condition with age-related wear and minor crackling

A decorative and impressive large dish that, with its rich floral motifs, represents the Qing dynasty’s love of color and symbolism, where flowers stand for prosperity, harmony, and longevity.

Bio – The Famille Rose Tradition
Famille rose (fencai 粉彩), introduced in China in the early 18th century during the Qing dynasty, is renowned for its soft, pastel enamel palette based on opaque and gold-derived enamels. This technique allowed for more naturalistic and nuanced depictions of flowers, birds, and figures, which made the style highly popular both in China and in export markets to Europe. Famille rose became one of the most prestigious porcelain types of the Qing period and is today associated with refined elegance and decorative richness.