Lot 059: Vintage Chinese Lot: Decorative Plates & Health Balls

Description

A mixed lot of vintage Chinese-themed decorative items, including five ceramic plates with scalloped edges and gilt rims, and a pair of blue Chinese health balls in a purple fabric box. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century * Material: Ceramic, fabric, metal * Style: Chinoiserie, Decorative * The five plates feature detailed scenes of figures in traditional Chinese attire amidst architectural and floral motifs, enhanced with scalloped edges and gilt rims. * The health balls are blue with star, moon, and swirl patterns, presented in a brocade-style fabric box with a brass-toned clasp. Condition: The ceramic plates exhibit age-appropriate wear, with noticeable loss of gilding on the rims and some surface scratching. The Chinese health balls and their decorative fabric box appear to be in good vintage condition with minimal signs of use. Interesting fact: * Chinese health balls, also known as Baoding balls, are traditional tools used for hand exercise, stress reduction, and improving finger dexterity. * The Chinoiserie aesthetic, characterised by its imitation of Chinese art and design, became popular in European decorative arts from the 17th century onwards, adapting elements like pagodas, dragons, and figure scenes. Use: This lot is well-suited for collectors of vintage Asian decorative arts or individuals looking to add eclectic, culturally inspired accents to their home decor.

Condition Report

The ceramic plates show wear to the gilt edges on all items and some light surface scratching. No visible chips or cracks.

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