{"product_id":"tobacco-leaf-platter-16-5in","title":"Vintage Chinese Tobacco Leaf Porcelain Charger | Famille Rose Bird \u0026 Floral Design | 16.5”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA spectacular oversized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese porcelain charger in the iconic Tobacco Leaf tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, measuring an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.5 inches in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe richly decorated surface features enormous overlapping leaves in shades of powder blue, celadon green, chartreuse and pink, anchored by a dramatic central flowering blossom. Delicate flowering branches, smaller botanical sprays and an elegant bird are scattered throughout the composition, while fine gilt detailing adds another layer of ornament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design draws directly from the celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Export Tobacco Leaf patterns of the 18th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose exuberant combinations of flowers, birds and brilliantly colored foliage became some of the most recognizable designs produced for the Western market. This example is a later Chinese revival of that historic decorative tradition rather than an original 18th-century export piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse is decorated with additional floral motifs and bears a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered Chinese portrait-style mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.5” diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the scale is exceptional. These large chargers are wonderful displayed individually on a wall, layered behind books and porcelain, or incorporated into a dramatic collection of blue-and-white and Chinese export-inspired ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same style of oversized Tobacco Leaf charger can be found incorporated into richly layered traditional interiors—including displays at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrand Hotel on Mackinac Island\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where their vivid color and scale work beautifully among collected furnishings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDate: Likely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Chinese Export Revival \/ Tobacco Leaf \/ Famille Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotifs: Oversized leaves, flowers and bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGilt detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Chinese portrait-style mark to underside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with expected minor surface and gilt wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully dramatic statement piece inspired by one of the most beloved patterns in the history of Chinese export porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45943192748239,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/528C7728-70C3-4FA7-823C-C1F80C702C84.jpg?v=1788292868","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/es\/products\/tobacco-leaf-platter-16-5in","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}