Fine Antique Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plate with Great Seal of the USA
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Fine Antique Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plate with Great Seal of the USA :
$96.00
- This is a fine rendition of a \"Chinese Export\" porcelain plate
- \"Chinese export porcelainincludes a wide range ofporcelainthat was made and decorated inChinaexclusively for export toEuropeand later toNorth Americabetween the 16th and the 20th century\"
- This plate is made of heavy porcelain and has a scalloped rim
- It has a raised design, trimmed in gold
- The colors are a cranberry red against a cream white background
- In the center, is the Great Seal of the United States
- Note that this Chinese portrayal of the Great Seal does not have the wordsE pluribus unumon the scroll
- Very often, Chinese Exports did not exactly match the European or American symbols being copied on the products
- This plate measures 8 3/4\" in diameter
- It is in very good condition with normal wear; some rubs on the back; no chips, nicks, breaks or crazing that I can see
- Colors are bright and bold, with minor loss
- As with many Chinese Export pieces, this plate is unmarked
- Age is estimated to be from the 19th Century
Fine Antique Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plate with Great Seal of the USA :
$96.00