Two "floral" dishes in Chinese porcelain of the famille rose. This dish is a fine example of Chinese export porcelain, probably from the Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (18th century), created for the European market. The vibrant floral decoration, composed of large, detailed peonies and scrolling foliage, is painted in the famille rose or famille verte palette, which was highly sought after in Europe. The symmetrical arrangement of the flowers, the finely drawn border with an orange scroll motif and the use of bold red, green, blue and gold accents suggest a European-influenced design while retaining traditional Chinese artistic elements. Plates of this type were generally produced in Jingdezhen and exported across the Canton (Guangzhou) to European consumers who admired their exquisite craftsmanship. Qian-long period. 18th century. D: 25 cm.