A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE ROSE-VERTE DISHES

YONGZHENG PERIOD (1723-35)

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A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE ROSE-VERTE DISHES
YONGZHENG PERIOD (1723-35)
Enamelled and gilt with six female warriors on horseback in a garden being watched by a dignitary and attendants on a pavilion balcony, the rim with a band of cell and trellis-pattern and reserved with six ribboned emblems in cartouches
15 in. (38 cm.) diam. (2)

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Lot Essay

The centre of this dish bears a design known as 'The Generals of the Yang Family'. In this story, dating from the Northern Song dynasty, all the men of the Yang family were killed by the invading Khitan Tartars. As a result, the women of the family took up arms in defence of their country and are shown here riding out to meet the enemy.

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