China porcelain, plate with mandarins ducks, Qianlong period, 18th century.

Chinese porcelain plate with polychrome decoration in Pink Family enamels in the center of Mandarin ducks and lotuses symbolizing an auspicious vow of fidelity when presented together, the wing decorated with the eight Taoist immortals*.

Period Qianlong (1736-1795), 18th century.
diameter : 22,5 cm.

*The Eight Immortals: These are eight deities (Jiu Zhong Ba Xian) who accompany the gods. They are men and women who have, during their exemplary lives, acquired great wisdom and immortality. They combine their strengths and weaknesses to become one, overcome impossible obstacles and reach their goal.