Chinese export pseudo tobacco leaf plate, with a scalloped edge, decorated in overglaze enamels with a single rosette (stylized cross-section of a pomegranate), leaves, flowers and a single ring.

This elegant plate, with its airy design and harmonious palette, is one of the more restrained tobacco leaf patterns. The scattered motifs appear as though a breeze just blew them onto the plate. The turquoise band and four orange cartouche on the border lend a Japanese flavor.

China c. 1785
9" diameter

PRICE: $750  

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Condition: Fine condition with no chips, cracks or repairs

See: Debomy, Pierre L., et al. "Tobacco Leaf and Pseudo, A Tentative Inventory", Societe des amis du musee national de ceramique, 2013, pp. 222-223.