International studio . of them holding alotus blossom (while afavourite symbol, it alsc >indicates the season to hesummer). The other boyis pictured plapng witha golden toy-like sceptre(ju-i), introduced as anemblem for his future de-sired station. The tableclose by is laden with artobjects and books, also adragon jar that holdsmanuscript scrolls, whilea purplish-blue vase con-tains the coral stickiand peacock featheremblems. These care-fully rendered accessoriesindicate that the childrenbelong to the mandarinclass and that theirfather has reached highscholarly attainmcniwith a three gradep
International studio . of them holding alotus blossom (while afavourite symbol, it alsc >indicates the season to hesummer). The other boyis pictured plapng witha golden toy-like sceptre(ju-i), introduced as anemblem for his future de-sired station. The tableclose by is laden with artobjects and books, also adragon jar that holdsmanuscript scrolls, whilea purplish-blue vase con-tains the coral stickiand peacock featheremblems. These care-fully rendered accessoriesindicate that the childrenbelong to the mandarinclass and that theirfather has reached highscholarly attainmcniwith a three gradepromotion. This plahdates from the eighteen 111century (early Chieiilung period) and its di-ameter is 8)4 inches. ^^ The other famille roseeggshell plate, shown to the right, is also dec-orated in delicate overglaze colours. The centrepresents a landscape with two young girls, onea flower girl and the other a shejjhcrdess, whoseflock is represented by three sheep. The wideframing border sustains a pink diaper of honey-. comb pattern, relieved by white reserves, in ovaland oblong \ignette shapes, enclosing orchidsand other flowers. Era of Chien-lung( 1736-95).The eggshell porcelain plate to the left, includ-ing a rose {rouge dor) back, with delicate over-glaze decoration in varied enamel colours of thefamille rose palette, represents a richly attiredlady of the mandarinclass seated midst variedobjects of luxury anduse, together with herthree children; the\oungest boy is picturedwith a ju-i (sceptre) asan emblem for the de-sired future (that allthings may be as wishedfor). Of the surroundingthree borders, the widestsustains a delicate pinkhoneycomb, interrupted!)>• three petal-shapedwhite reserves enclosing\aried floral detaUs inliarmony with the cen-tre; the two flankingliorders are narrow. Eraof Chien-lung. Cut No. 2 presents aneggshell porcelain cupand saucer, together withtwo eggshell porcelainplates. The deep-shapedplate to the right withrich overglaze decorationin brill
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