Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque Depicting Longevity Birds on Plum Branches with Bamboo, Later Mounted in a Wooden Frame, Republic of China Period (Early 20th Century)

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Dimensions: Approx. 57 cm H × 44.5 cm W (Approx. 22.4 in H × 17.5 in W; Approx. 1.87 ft H × 1.46 ft W), 20th Century。The porcelain plaque is in good condition, featuring a clean white glazed surface, well-preserved decoration, and naturally aged color tones. Small brownish age spots are visible on the surface, reflecting natural aging over time. The plaque shows no major cracks, chips, or significant enamel loss. It is mounted in a later wooden frame with linen backing and hanging hardware, ready for display. Provenance: Private Collection, Georgia, USA，Description: This rectangular Famille Rose porcelain plaque presents an elegant bird-and-flower composition and is mounted in a later wooden frame for interior display. The plaque has a smooth white glazed surface and is decorated using traditional New Famille Rose techniques. The main subject features a pair of longevity birds perched on twisting plum branches. The birds are painted with delicate ink outlines, blue-green crests, layered feathers, and long flowing tails, creating a lively and natural appearance. The branches are covered with soft pink plum blossoms, with carefully rendered petals and floral details. Fresh green bamboo extends through the lower section, while dotted foliage fills the right side of the composition. The painting follows the refined arrangement and brushwork style of traditional Chinese literati flower-and-bird painting, balancing open space with elegant details. In Chinese symbolism, longevity birds represent blessings and long life, while plum blossoms and bamboo symbolize integrity and noble character, making this a highly auspicious decorative subject popular in Jingdezhen porcelain painting since the Republic period. The artist’s delicate brushwork, gentle color palette, and careful rendering of feathers, branches, and blossoms create a graceful and tranquil artistic atmosphere. The plaque is presented in a later brown wooden frame with linen mounting, clean borders, and hanging hardware on the reverse. The surface retains natural age-related marks while the painted decoration remains well preserved, making it suitable for display in a study, tea room, or refined interior setting.

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