I do not have any information about this dish since I bought it at an estate sale. Judging from the paper tag on the back, the former owner bought the plate at a small antique store. I'm guessing this is truly an antique plate and not a reproduction. My guess is based on the uneven feel to to surface of this dish as well as the pitting. Despite its apparent age, this piece is not faded, the colors are quite vivid. There are no cracks, chips, or repairs. There is no crazing. I need help identifying where this plate came from, its approximate age, what period in time it was made, and an approximate value of this piece... plus any other information you are able to supply. This plate has a 5 1/4" diameter.
Dimensions
5 1/4" diameter
Acquired From:
Dealer or Gallery
Hi Virginia, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. The iron-red mark is too eroded to know who made this plate but as you rightly point out, the uneveness of the plate, the quality of the glaze and bright enamel colors denote its age. Though this has true age, it's neither very rare or valuable - literally hundreds if not thousands are on the market at any given time - and considered more decorative than historically important. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: An antique Chinese export famille verte enamel decorated plate 19th Century Decorated with stylized foliage, interlocking red chains and other auspicious symbols, the verso bearing remains of an iron-red character mark and a paper label for Lina's Interiors, a Greenville, Mass., antiques store. 5-1/4 inches diameter CONDITION: This plate appears to be in good condition with some minor pitting to glaze commensurate to age and use. PROVENANCE: Acquired from a gallery or dealer $125-175* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto. ~ Delia
