Famille Noire Plate Appraisal

Chinese Famille Noire 'Millefleur' Porcelain Decorative Plate

This is a circular porcelain charger or decorative plate featuring a densely packed 'millefleur' (thousand flowers) motif against a striking 'famille noire' black enamel ground. The plate exhibits a sophisticated polychrome palette of pink, red, blue, yellow, and green enamels, likely from the 'famille rose' spectrum applied over a dark background. Centrally, large peonies take prominence, surrounded by a profusion of smaller blossoms including chrysanthemums and hibiscus, interspersed with lush green foliage. The craftsmanship indicates hand-painted enameling with visible layering and fine line work on the flower petals. The plate appears to be of mid-20th-century manufacture, echoing the style of the Qianlong period. Physically, the piece appears to be in good vintage condition with no immediate evidence of cracks or chips visible from the top view, though there is minor surface wear consistent with age. The white rim provides a sharp contrast to the dark interior decoration, showcasing the quality of the white porcelain body beneath the heavy enameling. This style of 'Mille-fleurs' is indicative of high-level decorative Chinese Export porcelain.