Asian Ceramics

Famille verte plate

Small famille verte plate with a sixteen character poem:

"Against the piercing wind the buded flowers stand in charm, Seemly on the cozy bed Her Highness Lady Yang rests at ease.

Bamboo recluse.

Blessing."

Kang Hsi (1662-1722), here early 18th century. China, Jin de zhen. Diameter: 15.8 cm.