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A Fine Chinese Coral-orange Ground ‘Famille Rose’ Wan Shou Wu Jiang Dish Guangxu Mark and of the Period
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A Fine Chinese Coral-orange Ground ‘Famille Rose’ Wan Shou Wu Jiang Dish Guangxu Mark and of the Period

19th century
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A Fine Chinese Coral-Orange Ground ‘Famille Rose’ ’ Wan Shou Wu Jiang Dish

Guangxu Mark and of the Period (1875–1908)

Circa 1890 - 1900

A vibrant and exquisitely decorated porcelain dish featuring the auspicious ‘Wan Shou Wu Jiang’ (Boundless Longevity) pattern. The interior is finished in a saturated coral-orange ground, decorated with four gilded medallions containing the characters Wan, Shou, Wu, and Jiang. These surround a central stylized Shou (longevity) medallion, all set against a dense lotus scroll in a famille rose palette.

The Reverse: Decorated with three finely painted floral sprays in underglaze blue and enamels.

The Base: Bears a crisp, six-character mark in underglaze blue: “Da Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi.”

Condition Report:

Physical: Good condition; no chips, no cracks, and no repairs.

Resonance: The dish is highly sonorous with a clear, high-pitched ring when tapped.

UV Light: Inspected and verified clean under UV light, confirming no hidden restoration or overpainting.

Diameter: 21 cm.

Provenance: Retains an original collector’s label to the base: "The G.S. May Esquire Private Collection, London" (Reference No. 615).

Historical Significance: The Empress Dowager Cixi

The vibrant ‘Wan Shou Wu Jiang’ (Boundless Longevity) pattern is historically synonymous with the Empress Dowager Cixi, the most powerful woman in late Imperial China.

During the Guangxu reign, Cixi effectively ruled the empire, and these specific coral-ground birthday wares were commissioned for her grand 60th and 70th birthday jubilees (1894 and 1904). The four gilded characters on the dish represent a formal Imperial prayer for her eternal life. Wares of this quality were manufactured under strict supervision at the Imperial Kilns in Jingdezhen to meet the exacting standards of the Palace.

Physical Dimensions
Width
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Chinese Famille Rose Dish to the 19th Century.

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SA1204847
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A Fine Chinese Coral-Orange Ground ‘Famille Rose’ ’ Wan Shou Wu Jiang Dish

Guangxu Mark and of the Period (1875–1908)

Circa 1890 - 1900

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A vibrant and exquisitely decorated porcelain dish featuring the auspicious ‘Wan Shou Wu Jiang’ (Boundless Longevity) pattern.
Sandbanks Antiques

The interior is finished in a saturated coral-orange ground, decorated with four gilded medallions containing the characters Wan, Shou, Wu, and Jiang. These surround a central stylized Shou (longevity) medallion, all set against a dense lotus scroll in a famille rose palette.

fig 1. A circular Chinese porcelain dish with a coral-orange background, decorated with green floral scrolls and four circular roundels containing gold characters surrounding a central symbol.
fig 1. A Fine Chinese Coral-orange Ground ‘Famille Rose’ Wan Shou Wu Jiang Dish Guangxu Mark and of the Period

The Reverse: Decorated with three finely painted floral sprays in underglaze blue and enamels.

The Base: Bears a crisp, six-character mark in underglaze blue: “Da Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi.”

Condition Report:

fig 2. A circular Chinese porcelain dish with a coral-orange background, decorated with green floral scrolls and four circular roundels containing gold characters surrounding a central symbol.
fig 2. A Fine Chinese Coral-orange Ground ‘Famille Rose’ Wan Shou Wu Jiang Dish Guangxu Mark and of the Period

Physical: Good condition; no chips, no cracks, and no repairs.

Resonance: The dish is highly sonorous with a clear, high-pitched ring when tapped.

UV Light: Inspected and verified clean under UV light, confirming no hidden restoration or overpainting.

fig 3. A circular Chinese porcelain dish with a coral-orange background, decorated with green floral scrolls and four circular roundels containing gold characters surrounding a central symbol.
fig 3. A Fine Chinese Coral-orange Ground ‘Famille Rose’ Wan Shou Wu Jiang Dish Guangxu Mark and of the Period

Diameter: 21 cm.

Provenance: Retains an original collector’s label to the base: "The G.S. May Esquire Private Collection, London" (Reference No. 615).

Historical Significance: The Empress Dowager Cixi

The vibrant ‘Wan Shou Wu Jiang’ (Boundless Longevity) pattern is historically synonymous with the Empress Dowager Cixi, the most powerful woman in late Imperial China.

fig 4. A circular Chinese porcelain dish with a coral-orange background, decorated with green floral scrolls and four circular roundels containing gold characters surrounding a central symbol.
fig 4. A Fine Chinese Coral-orange Ground ‘Famille Rose’ Wan Shou Wu Jiang Dish Guangxu Mark and of the Period

During the Guangxu reign, Cixi effectively ruled the empire, and these specific coral-ground birthday wares were commissioned for her grand 60th and 70th birthday jubilees (1894 and 1904). The four gilded characters on the dish represent a formal Imperial prayer for her eternal life. Wares of this quality were manufactured under strict supervision at the Imperial Kilns in Jingdezhen to meet the exacting standards of the Palace.

Width
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Chinese Famille Rose Dish to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204847
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Archive I A circular Chinese porcelain dish with a coral-orange background, decorated with green floral scrolls and four circular roundels containing gold characters surrounding a central symbol.

A Fine Chinese Coral-orange Ground ‘Famille Rose’ Wan Shou Wu Jiang Dish Guangxu Mark and of the Period

Archive II A circular Chinese porcelain dish with a coral-orange background, decorated with green floral scrolls and four circular roundels containing gold characters surrounding a central symbol. View II
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A circular Chinese porcelain dish with a coral-orange background, decorated with green floral scrolls and four circular roundels containing gold characters surrounding a central symbol.
A Fine Chinese Coral-Orange Ground ‘Famille Rose’ Wan Shou Wu Jiang Dish Guangxu Mark and of the Period
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  • ObjectDecorative Plates
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel
  • ColourCoral Orange
  • MotifsWan Shou Wu Jiang characters, Lotus scrolls, Shou medallion, Coral-orange ground
  • SizeW 21 cm (8 in)

This circular 19th-century Qing Dynasty decorative plate is made from porcelain and enamel, measuring 21 cm wide. The interior features a saturated coral-orange ground decorated with green floral scrolls and four circular roundels containing gold characters surrounding a central symbol, with a Maximalist Wonderland design vibe. The physical condition is good with no chips, cracks, or repairs, and it bears a crisp six-character mark on the base in underglaze blue. Place this dish on a sideboard top in a living room or dining room as a decorative centrepiece to display its intricate famille rose palette and auspicious Wan Shou Wu Jiang characters. The vibrant colours and detailed motifs make it suitable for a cabinet display or as a focal point on a surface.

FAQs

Wan Shou Wu Jiang porcelain features four roundels with gilt characters translating to may you enjoy endless longevity, a traditional motif produced during the Qing Dynasty, particularly during the Guangxu reign for imperial celebrations.

This ceramic style is crafted from fine white porcelain clay, decorated with an iron-red or coral-orange enamel ground, painted with over-glaze polychrome enamels, and highlighted with hand-applied gilding.

Guangxu period porcelain pieces exhibit precise enamel work, thin porcelain bodies, characteristic four or six-character reign marks painted on the base, and natural signs of age on unglazed foot rims.

Displaying porcelain dishes on discreet acrylic or brass stands atop sideboards, mantelpieces, or inside glass cabinets introduces historical texture and vibrant colour to contemporary interiors.

Clean gently with lukewarm water and a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical detergents, prolonged immersion, or abrasive materials that could erode sensitive over-glaze enamels and gold leaf.
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