Two Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Plate and Bowl.

Comprising a plate and a bowl, each decorated in underglaze blue with floral and vegetal motifs, the plate with a central medallion of blossoming flowers surrounded by radiating panels of alternating designs along the cavetto, the bowl similarly adorned with a central floral spray and a continuous band of stylized blossoms and foliage along the interior rim, the exterior with additional floral motifs. The compositions display balanced arrangements and varied decorative registers, characteristic of traditional blue and white porcelain, with crisp cobalt tones contrasting against the white ground, reflecting both functional use and ornamental appeal.

{Approximate dimensions: Plate diameter 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm); Bowl H 3 inches x W 8 3/4 inches (7.6 x 22.2 cm)}

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