MING BLUE & WHITE CHRYSHANTEMUMN PLATE

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PROVENANCE: The private collection of Earl Sorensen, based in Atlanta, Georgia, represents decades of dedicated collecting in the fields of Buddhist art and Chinese jade. An international businessman who frequently traveled throughout Asia during the 1960s, Sorensen developed a deep appreciation for Eastern art and culture through his extensive business activities.During a business trip to western China, he was presented with a Buddha statue by a local monk. This meaningful gift sparked a lifelong passion for Buddhist artifacts, Chinese jades, and other works reflecting the rich artistic and spiritual traditions of Asia. Over the following decades, he carefully assembled a distinguished collection, acquiring pieces that reflected both aesthetic beauty and historical significance.As he prepares for retirement and relocation to Florida, Mr. Sorensen has chosen to share his cherished collection with the next generation of collectors.The Earl Sorensen Collection is offered in this auction as Lots 267?271 and Lots 401?434. Dimensions: 41cm L x 41cm W x 6.8cm H Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White Chrysanthemum Porcelain Plate. The dish plate has a broad wide central interior, rounded mouth lip, thick large, raised on correspondence footed ring base. Hand painted ornamentations are rendered in white base colour which contrast against blue colour, depicted of abundant chrysanthemum flower bloom with foliage. Chrysanthemum is one flower where the colour white gives it a positive meaning. White chrysanthemums represent?nobility and elegance. They are also thought to attract good luck to the home and represent a life of ease. They are?often used for offerings at altars. Chrysanthemums are also a favoured gift for the elderly as they represent a strong life force. Chrysanthemum is a treasured flower in China and is a symbol of joy and a wish for peaceful retirement.The underside unglazed, revealed the pale-creme ground revealed and dark greyish brown spotted firing marks and edge-cut foot rim.

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