This is a unique serving plate that has drawings done solely in black colour. The illustration shows a female artisan playing a Chinese Musical instrument under the Pine tree. She is standing with her chair behind and a basket on the ground.
The print below the plate dates back to Ming Dynasty's period.
Looks like the ink is being smudge in some places. I am sure it is just an illusion not a real ink smear.
ReplyDeleteIn those ancient days they have kilns in China where they hurriedly roll out thousands of porcelain plates and bowls for daily use. They only engaged hand painters to beat deadlines for these low quality & cheap wares. If one has keen eyes, you can easily find & spot unwanted and discarded plates all over China.
DeleteI have only been to China once. DId not open my eyes big enough so did not spot any such plates.
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