Octagonal plate depicting a scene from the Romance of the Western Chamber

anoniem, c. 1740 - c. 1760

The two figures in the background are the lovers Cui Yingying and Zhangsheng, who are reunited here after an unhappy period. Their misfortune was caused by a general intent on forcing Yingying to marry him. To save her, a letter from Zhangsheng was delivered to another general, who came to her rescue.

  • Artwork typeplate (dishes)
  • Object numberAK-NM-13391
  • Dimensionsdiameter 22.8 cm, height 2.3 cm, diameter 12.6 cm
  • Physical characteristicsporselein met emailkleuren en verguldsel