Footed porcelain platter with elliptical body and scalloped edge. Scroll and bat border pattern on metallic gold ground. Border medallions frame scenes with flowers, birds and insects. Central scene of elderly man seated at a table surrounded by women and two servants.
platters
enameling
hand-painted
porcelain
Chinese export
Dish, Serving
Platter
Chinese Export
Platter
Unknown
China
3 1/2 x 15 x 12 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mr. Edwin Buckingham Sears
1983.31
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