19th century Chinese Famille Rose enamel decorated plaque displaying an exterior scene with figures at a gateway. Accompanied by a Y.M. Kung Antiques and Arts 10th September 1974 Original Certificate of Period stating, "Description: No. 71359 One piece Old Porcelain wall panel size 18 1/2" x 13 1/2" with frame circa Tung Chih 1862 A.D. The above panel is descirbing a very old Chinese educational story of 221 B.C. "Mencius' Mother Choosing Neighbors."When Mencius was a child, his mother always taught him how to get along with good neighbors and kept away from the bad ones. It was said, that they moved three times in order to avoid from bad neighbors. Evidently his mother thought that good neighbors were often helpful to his education as well as to his upbringing". From a Mamaroneck, NY estate. Dimensions: framed plaque measures approx. 18.675" h x 13.25" w.

Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Has not been examined out-of-frame.