Group of four Chinese 18th c. blue and white porcelain plates. One plate in solid blue, one with a landscape bordered by vines and flowers, one plate with two flowers in the center bordered by banded geometric designs, and one plate with sunburst motifs. Two plates marked along the underside in underglaze blue.
Diameter ranges from 7 1/4 in to 11 in. The plates are in fair condition with no major chips, cracks, or losses that affect the overall work. All items have wear and original firing flaws throughout. The plate captured lower left in the lot listing has an area that lost its blue glaze. The plate, lower right in the listing, has a hairline crack that measures 2 inches; there are chips to the underside of the rim; the footrim shows a sign of grinding; there is a 1 inch big loss to the footrim. The plate, upper right, has a line of chips to the rim, which are repainted; to the exterior, there is a 1 1/2 inch long crack to the glaze; there are several areas with glazing flaws. The plate, upper left, has a chip to the rim, which measures 1/2 inch; along the exterior of the rim, the surface is uneven. Footrims of all items are discolored brown and have wear, consistent with age and use. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.