A FAMILLE ROSE 'EIGHT HORSES' DISH QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |

the rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a flared rim, the inside painted with eight horses in a mountainous landscape, each horse portrayed as galloping, grazing, walking, or reclining below a weeping willow, the base inscribed with a six-character Daqing yongzheng nianzhi mark in underglaze blue

A private Northumberland collection, acquired in the 1960s to early 1970s.

This dish is in overall good condition with the exception of minor fritting to the rim, slight surface scratches and minor rubbing of enamels. Minor firing imperfections include burst bubbles and iron spots in various areas, with a larger iron spot to the interior between two horses.
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