Lot 118: Vintage Chinese Famille Rose 'Five Roosters' Plate, 1960s-1980s (Good Luck & 100x wealth)

Description

A vibrant Chinese Famille Rose porcelain plate, depicting five roosters and cabbage amidst a landscape, framed by intricate borders and a gold rim, dating from the 1960s-1980s. Key Details: * Origin/Era: China, 1960s-1980s (in the style of Qianlong Nian Zhi) * Material: Porcelain with polychrome enamel decoration and gilt accents. * Style: Famille Rose, symbolic of "Good Luck & 100x wealth". * Markings: Features a red square seal mark on the reverse. Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear consistent with age. No chips, cracks, or significant loss of enamel or gilding. Interesting fact: * In Chinese culture, the rooster is a homophone for 'lucky' (Ji), and five roosters represent the five virtues: civil culture, martial prowess, courage, benevolence, and trustworthiness. * Bok choy (cabbage), or 'Bai cai', is a homophone for 'Hundred wealth', making the combination of roosters and cabbage a potent symbol for "Good Luck & 100x wealth." Use: Ideal for display in a collector's cabinet, as a decorative wall accent, or as a vibrant centerpiece in a culturally inspired interior.

Condition Report

Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear consistent with age. No chips, cracks, or significant loss of enamel or gilding.

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