A pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain quatrefoil tea plates dating from the early 19th century with wooden stands. Each has a 6-character mark on the bottom and depicts 4 characters on the lobed petals with lotus tracery.

Dimensions are: 1 1/4 inches tall X 6 inches wide, 3.18 cm X 15.24 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: One dish has 2 chips to a petal and minor glaze defects, while the other has several minor chips and glaze defects to the rim with one petal showing breakage and multiple areas of repair. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.

Provenance: From the private, premier collection of a gentleman in Cleveland, Ohio. The items in the collection were acquired starting in the 1970s from auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams, as well as from various private collections in the United States.