A Chinese Porcelain Plaque with Figural Scene

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, very finely painted scene of an elegant female figure in flowering robe seated on a garden stool reading, two young boys standing below reading as well, bookcase behind the lady filled with books and an archaic bronze vase, shaped window and curtain pulled back frame the scene, with wooden frame.

DOA 9 1/8 x 6 3/4

Private Collection, Greensboro, NC

Some area of wear from where the frame meets the porcelain; frame with slightly separated edges on right hand side.