Bird Plate Appraisal

Bird and Floral Decorative Plate

This is a circular decorative porcelain plate, likely intended for display rather than culinary use, given its intricate design. The plate features a predominantly dark blue outer border, adorned with ornate gold detailing creating a swirling, foliate pattern and small abstract shapes. This border frames several white reserves. The central white reserve showcases a detailed botanical scene with large pink blossoming flowers (appearing to be peonies or similar), set against green foliage and brown branches. Two birds, with brown bodies and white bellies, are depicted in flight around these central flowers, adding a dynamic element to the composition. Surrounding the central motif, there are four additional smaller, lobed white reserves. Each of these reserves also contains a floral arrangement, primarily featuring pink and white blossoms with green leaves, and at least one bird in flight. The plate's color palette is rich, dominated by royal blue, various shades of pink, white, green, brown, and significant gold accents, suggesting a luxury item. From the visible details, the plate appears to be in 'good' condition as stated in the listing, without any immediately apparent chips, cracks, or significant wear to the glaze or painted design. The gold detailing seems largely intact. The style of the decoration, with its detailed floral and bird motifs on a dark background with gold accents, suggests an East Asian influence, possibly Chinese or Japanese, or a European piece emulating such styles. It likely dates from the late 20th century, though without a maker's mark, a precise age is difficult to ascertain. The craftsmanship appears to be of decent quality, with clear, well-defined painted elements and a glossy finish.