A set of three large famille rose 'peacock' dishesYongzheng/QianlongEach finely enamelled en-suite to the well with peacocks amongst peony and rockwork, the wide flat rims decorated with floral sprays and foliate cartouches on diaper.39.6cm (15 5/8in) diam. (3).注脚In Chinese symbolism the peacock is strongly associated with rank and wealth. A picture of a peacock spreading its tail is a visual rebus for 孔雀開屏, 'a significant fortune is awaiting you'. Peacock imagery was used on official badge insignia for third rank civil servants during the Qing Dynasty and peacock feathers themselves are found embellishing robes and issuing from the button finials of Manchu official hats.