Vintage Chinese Famille Verte Warrior Scene Porcelain Plate with Gilt Trim

Vintage Chinese Famille Verte Warrior Scene Porcelain Plate with Gilt Trim This striking vintage Chinese porcelain plate features a richly detailed hand-painted warrior scene rendered in the traditional Famille Verte palette, framed by an ornate octagonal form and finished with a softly aged gilt edge. The central image depicts a mounted general accompanied by an attendant, a classic motif symbolizing courage, loyalty, protection, and victory in Chinese culture. Such imagery is often associated with legendary generals from folklore and history, believed to bring strength, good fortune, and auspicious energy into the home. Surrounding the scene is a dense floral and butterfly border, representing harmony, prosperity, and renewal, executed in delicate enamel work with fine line detailing. The plate’s glazing has a smooth, luminous finish, and the colors remain vibrant with attractive depth. The gilt rim shows gentle wear consistent with age, adding to its authentic vintage character. The reverse is clean and well-balanced, suitable for wall display or as a decorative cabinet piece. This example is representative of mid-20th-century Chinese export porcelain, produced circa 1950s–1970s, when finely hand-painted decorative plates were widely collected in the West. Condition is preloved with light surface wear and age-appropriate signs of use, but no cracks or chips. Measurement is approximately 8 inches in length and height.