A pair of Chinese porcelain landscape plaques, with finely painted landscapes in blue and white glazes of river and mountain scenes with receding peaks fading into the distance in Chinese aerial perspective.
Each plaque is signed, with a short inscription in caoshu script and a small seal mark. The two plaques are mounted in matching, original, Chinese, hongmu frames with original bronze hangers and a finely carved, and reticulated, ovoid cartouche of a Fu Bat above peaches and a lucky coin amid stylized vines at the top and bottom of the frame. Circa Republic of China era, no later than mid century.

each plaque: 29" high x 12.5" wide x 1" deep (site size 15.75" high x 10.5" wide)


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Signs of wear and use commensurate with age: a few small, dents and scratches are seen on the frames, refinished with cleaning and restoring oils, the plaques are in excellent vintage condition.

Origin:
China

Materials & Techniques:
Bronze, Porcelain, Wood

Details:
Country of Origin: China
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Landscape
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Signs of wear and use commensurate with age: a few small, dents and scratches are seen on the frames, refinished with cleaning and restoring oils, the plaques are in excellent vintage condition.