2012.91.186, plate; Republic of China period (1911–1949)
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard.
2012.91.186, plate; Republic of China period (1911–1949)
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard.
Imagine the amount of work that went into hand-painting all the details of this
plate.
A table service consisting of such pieces was far beyond
the reach of most people, but would have signaled a family's wealth and
sophistication. The plate is also a reminder of an age when mealtimes
could be highly formal occasions. For an oblique view of the plate please
click
here.
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