Set of 2 Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Plates – Export Ware (ca. 1880–1920)

This elegant set of two blue and white porcelain plates represents authentic Chinese export porcelain, most likely dating from the late Qing dynasty or early 20th century.

Each plate is finely decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue underglaze, featuring a delicate floral composition in the center, framed by a stylized border of flowers and scrolling vines. The presence of a subtle brown “café-au-lait” rim is a classic feature often found in Chinese export wares of this period.

The decoration is balanced, refined, and clearly executed by hand—distinguishing these plates from later mass-produced or European imitation pieces.

Details

Object: Set of 2 plates
Material: Porcelain

Origin: China (export porcelain)

Decoration

• Hand-painted cobalt blue underglaze

• Central floral composition

• Stylized floral and scroll border

• Traditional symmetrical layout

• Brown-toned rim (“café-au-lait” edge)

Dating & Attribution

Period: Circa 1880–1920

Dynasty / Style: Late Qing dynasty style or early export continuation

Indicators:

• Hand-painted decoration (not transfer printed)

• Traditional kiln-fired porcelain body

• Slightly aged glaze and foot rim

• Absence of modern factory finishing

Technique

• Wheel-thrown porcelain

• Hand-painted cobalt blue underglaze

• Fired in traditional kiln

Condition

Good antique condition

No visible cracks
No major chips observed
Light signs of use consistent with age
Structurally sound

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