Set of four Chinese plates, hand painted with floral and vegetative designs. Each plate is free from any major scratches, cracks, chips or breaks and in overall great condition. Each plate measures roughly 1 ¼” tall/deep and roughly 8 ⅝” in diameter, with an average weight of 452 grams per plate. Each plate looks/feels one-of-a-kind quality with slight variances in height, diameter and weight, along with varying minor “imperfections”. From the limited research that I’ve been able to accomplish, there are some defining features that could authenticate these pieces. The reddish tint on the foot rim, translucent body, sturdier feel and minor kiln flaws could all suggest the possibility of it being authentic as opposed to a reproduction. I’m NO expert by any means, just mainly wanted to point out that I have done a little bit of research and I believe these to be authentic, and to fit the history behind them. The plates were passed down through the women in my family, originating from my great grandmother. Each time passed down with the intent of being “divorce-insurance”, to help fund the start of a new life if needed. My great grandparents were very wealthy and often travelled overseas for business and pleasure, every time bringing back several valuable pieces of art/culture. My great grandmother was deeply into Asian history, with many china sets, clothing and rare one-of-a-kinds dominating her collection. The set of plates were a 10th Anniversary gift to my great grandmother, purchased with the help of their local friends during one of their overseas trips (never heard exact location for these plates). For my early childhood, they were the prominent display pieces in her fancy locked curio cabinet alongside a framed picture of their foreign friends. She had many neat and expensive things around her home I remember, but only her most cherished and treasured items were in that cabinet. We had talked about catching an Antique Road Show to get the plates, along with a few other treasures appraised so that she could get a little shack close enough to smell the ocean but the cancer took hold too quickly. We’re still in the process of going through her documents, belongings and such but as of right now we don’t have anything related to the plates. I've provided as many different pictures as possible, trying to capture every aspect of them. I’d be more than happy to provide any more information that I can to help find a value. Thank you so much for your time!

1.25" tall x 8.5" diameter