Beauties of the Red Mansion Collector Plate: Pao-chai playing the Pipa

This is a circular porcelain collector plate featuring a central figure of a woman in traditional Chinese attire sitting and playing a Pipa (lute). The plate is crafted from fine white porcelain with a gilded rim. The central scene is executed in a multi-color palette featuring a blue and lavender robe, a wooden-toned instrument, and architectural elements including a lattice window and a hanging lantern. The border consists of a soft pink gradient with a geometric gold pattern. Notable markings include a red artist seal at the lower right and a cursive signature. This piece belongs to the 'Beauties of the Red Mansion' series produced by Imperial Jingdezhen Porcelain in the late 1980s, specifically designed by artist Zhao Huimin. The craftsmanship shows high-quality transfer printing with possible hand-painted accents. The condition appears to be excellent with no visible chips or cracks, though there is a slight surface smudge on the left background area that may be a faint stain or manufacturing artifact. The gold trim remains largely intact, suggesting light handling and display-only use.