Bidspirit auction | Octagonal plate from the East

Octagonal plate from the East India Company, China, 18th century - Blue and white underglaze porcelain. Measures 34 x 26 cm. Octagonal plate with decoration centered on a floral garden, articulated by large plant motifs arranged in a balanced way around a central axis. The flowers, rendered with fluid and nuanced strokes, are integrated with foliate elements that add dynamism to the composition, while the light background enhances the intensity of the cobalt blue. The rim is organized with rich, continuous ornamentation that frames the central scene, reinforcing the sense of decorative fullness. This type of plate, produced in China during the 18th century for the East India Company, reflects the Western taste for naturalistic and ornamental motifs, fully integrating into the tradition of export porcelain.