A QIANJIANG PORCELAIN PLAQUE, 1881
rectangular, featuring a garden scene with a man and woman, the pair surrounded by blooming purple foliage,inscribed and dated in black and red underglaze to the upper left edge; dimensions: 37.5 x 25 cm (14 3/4 x 9 7/8 in.)

PROVENANCE
Acquired in Harbin by the great-granduncle of the present owner, 1930s
Thence by descent in the family to a Private Collection in New York

CONDITION
The plaque appears in good condition with rough edges. The glaze is uneven. A very fine crack to the upper edge. All consistent with age. Inspection under UV light shows an even layer of varnish but no apparent sign of restoration.

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CONDITION
The plaque appears in good condition with rough edges. The glaze is uneven. A very fine crack to the upper edge. All consistent with age. Inspection under UV light shows an even layer of varnish but no apparent sign of restoration.

N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.