China, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Painted in underglaze blue and overglaze iron-red and gold on the show side with two ladies, one feeding ducks and the other holding a parasol, within a border of floral sprays. The rim with a dense geometric ground surrounding ladies and duck reserves. The backside with evenly spaced stylized insects.
Condition: With fritting to rims and wear to enamels, otherwise good condition. Provenance: German private collection, acquired from an antique shop in Stuttgart.