1505 Antique Chinese Plate with Sepia Decoration of a Landscape Later added Peepal Leaves
Description:
1505 Antique Chinese Plate with Sepia Decoration of a Landscape Later added Peepal Leaves
Diameter: 193mm approx
Period:1720-1740
Code: 80Original plate in Sepia. Added Green and Red
In this pastoral landscape, figures and animals convey themes of love. A man leaning on his cane watches a stag and doe, symbols of gentle harmony and courtship. Nearby, another scene shows a man and woman beside a reclining bull: the man gestures toward the animal, while the woman holds a wineskin. Together, the deer and bull suggest a contrast between innocent affection and earthly passion.
Provenance:
– Woolley and Wallis Asian Art II – 21 May 2025
– Helen Espir Collection
Reference:
Espir, Helen. European Decoration on Oriental Porcelain, 1700–1830. London/Lisbon: Jorge Welsh Books, 2005.
Additional Information
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Region of origin | China |
| China dynasty period | Qing (1661 – 1912) |
| Decoration type colour | Amsterdam Bont, Famille Verte |
| Century | 18th century |
| Size | 19cm-20cm |
| Emperor | Yongzheng (1722-1735) |