Pair of "figurative" Chinese porcelain dishes of the famille rose. The central scene depicts a traditional Chinese painting with figures dressed in flowing robes, engaged in everyday activities. A seated woman appears to be conversing with a standing servant holding a tray, while two children play near a small pond with ducks. The background includes a leafless tree and a classical architectural element, giving depth to the scene. The rim of the plate is decorated with pink landscape vignettes framed in cartouches. Qian-long period. 18th century. D : 23 cm. Small chips and glaze line on the outside.