Chinese armorial plate. Arms of Hare, c. 1755. Qianlong Period.

Chinese octagonal shaped porcelain armorial plate, c. 1755, Qianlong Period. Painted in famille rose enamels, to the centre with the Coat of Arms of Hare, within a continuous gilt fleur de lys motif, repeated on the outer rim.
The border with European style sprays of flowers, interspersed with smaller sprigs.

Medium: Porcelain

Height: 21.6 cm, 8 1/2”

Width: 21.6 cm, 8 1/2”.

Depth: 3 cm, 1 1/4”

Condition: Some wear to the gilding. No damage. No restoration.