Chinese porcelain plates, 19th century.
Pair of small white porcelain plates decorated in underglaze blue with floral and vine motifs, executed in the traditional Chinese style. Underside with double blue circle and square mark. Natural iron spots from 19th-century production.
Origin: China.
Material: Porcelain.
Dimensions: D. 15 cm.
Period: 19th century.
Condition: Fine condition with typical age signs, including minor iron spots in the glaze.
Bio:
During the 19th century, Chinese porcelain workshops continued the long tradition of hand-painted blue-and-white decoration, a technique rooted in the Ming and Qing dynasties. The small iron spots visible in the glaze are a natural result of the early production process, attesting to the authenticity of the porcelain. Such pieces were often made for both domestic use and export to Europe.