Imperial Jingdezhen Porcelain The Summer Palace-The Long Promenade Plate

Vintage 1989 plate "The Long Promenade", fourth issue in the series "China: Scenes From The Summer Palace" by master artisan Zhang Song Mao. It captures the beauty of the most astounding architecture work in China, the Summer Palace. A covered walkway with opulent decoration, richly carved with the most elaborate scenic paintings connecting the many buildings . The promenade is the longest structure of its kind in China, running 728 meters. Along the promenade there are four double-eaved octagonal pavilions that serve as resting spots. Zhang Song Mao learned the ancient technique of ceramic overglaze painting, and won the first of many awards in 1956. He created a wall painting for the Jian Xi Hall in the People's Meeting Hall in Beijing. His name is published in the Dictionary of Chinese Famous Artists. Jingdezhen (Ching-te-Chen) porcelain is considered as the greatest pottery center in the world and in China called the "Capital of Porcelain". The information on the plate backstamp is in Chinese. Diameter 8 1/2" Weight: 1 lb 0.3 oz Excellent condition, no chip, no crack. Offers are welcomed.