Ruby Throated Hummingbird Appraisal

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird Collector Plate by Lena Liu

This is a circular collectible display plate made of fine white porcelain. It is the first issue in the 'Lena Liu's Hummingbird Treasury' collection. The back of the plate features comprehensive black script markings, including the title 'The Ruby-throated Hummingbird,' the artist's name Lena Liu, and the manufacturing hallmark for W.S. George Fine China dated 1991. The plate is identified as Plate No. 861E and contains a Bradex Number of 84-G20-71.1. Physically, the porcelain shows a high-gloss glaze with a smooth, bright white finish. A distinguishing feature is the printed descriptive text and an artist's quote about 'an elfin player in my garden.' The plate mentions it was crafted from an original work painted on silk and was limited to a maximum of 150 firing days. In terms of condition, there are minor scuffs on the unglazed foot rim consistent with display wear, but the main body and text appear well-preserved without visible chips, cracks, or crazing. This piece represents the 1990s era of nature-themed decorative collectibles characterized by delicate craftsmanship and mass-market limited editions.