A Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Resurrection' Plate Circa 1740-1750

Gordon, 1977, color pl. 10

In overall good condition. There is a pinhead glazed over firing chip and some very slight stacking wear to the enamels.
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This resurrection scene, according to Jorg and Van Campen, 1997, p. 278, is taken from a print by Jan Luyken, who was a Amsterdam poet and engraver.
An identical plate from the Mottahedeh Collection was sold in these rooms, October 19, 2000, lot 247.