Pair of Chinese Qianlong famille rose octagonal plates, 18th century. Decorated with peacocks and blooming flowers with a border of hibiscus and lotus flowers.
Each, diameter: 9 in. No major chips, cracks, or losses. Wear throughout. Throughout both items, the coloring has faded as shown in the listing image, consistent with age and use. Minute chips along the rim and footrim. To the center left of the plate captured left in the listing image, there is an area with adhesive residue which can be easily cleaned; to the right margin, there is a light crack to glaze, measuring 1 in. To the underside of the plate capture right in the listing image, there is a dark minute spot; see the listing image. In addition, to the center of the underside, there is an original glazing flaw. When inspected under UV light, there is no visible sign of restoration. No visible overspray. Wear along the underside.