Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain plate. Shallow curvature flaring upward to form the rim, with a slightly raised footing. The interior is adorned with hand-painted colorful enamel depicted watermelon abundant and cricket. The butterfly is a symbol of connubial bliss, of delight and of summer. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous craftsman. Mark on base, a six underglaze blue script -KaiShu- characters enclosed within two fine rings, Made in The Years of Yongzheng Reign Period of Great Qing. Dimensions: 6.75"L x 1.75"H