Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Period, Yongzheng blue & white chrysanthemum motif lobed porcelain plates. The porcelain potted in shallow vessel form, thick and large, with broad wide central interior, with lobed petal shaped surrounding the broad wide cavetto tapering to open wide, with a curvature flaring upward to form the floral chrysanthemum rim, raised with round shallow draft, slight concave base. All reserved in hand painting ornamentations, rendered in clean white under glazed ground color which contrast against the blue fine color. The center inner medallion adorned with five ripe pomegranate flowers blooms, interspersed fresh foliage among auspicious ornament and interlocking geometric wanzi motif, enclosed with double fine rings. The outer section carved in chrysanthemums floral form in clean white color. The chrysanthemum is one flower where the color 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 favored 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 Lines of the drawings are clear, the light and dark shades are subtle. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous, the shape is uniformly proportioned. Mark on under base, a vertical six under glazed blue script characters reign mark, enclosed within double fine rings, Yongzheng Reign Period of Great Qing Dynasty. Dimensions: 5.875"L x 1.75"H