26 Eggshell Soup Plate Yongzheng period circa 1730 European Market Diameter: 9 inches; 23cm An extremely fine eggshell porcelain soup plate painted in overglaze blue enamels with an interior scene of a Chinese couple. This unusual decoration is a subtle combination of blue enamel, black and gilt. The porcelain is the finest eggshell which is characteristic of the best ‘cabinet’ pieces from this period.
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