Plaque depicting an interior with figures by Anonymous

Plaque depicting an interior with figures c. 1770 - 1775

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This anonymous plaque, dated c. 1770-1775, depicts an interior scene with several figures. The plaque's ceramic surface is painted in a fine enamel technique, showcasing details of an elegantly decorated room. A central figure in purple robes is seated on a couch, while a servant holds a fly-swatter and another woman brings a tray of fruit. The depiction of a family or household scene is a popular theme in Chinese art, and this piece exemplifies the intricate artistry of Chinese porcelain. The plaque currently resides in the Rijksmuseum.

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Two female servants and a diminutive male servant wait on a gentleman seated on a bench with a stack of books. The cranes symbolize the wish for a long life. For the view in the background, a hole was cut out of the copper support, to which a piece of paper with the painted landscape was attached.