Bidspirit auction | Octagonal plate from the East

Octagonal plate from the East India Company, China, 18th century - White porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze decoration. Measures 37.5 x 29.5 cm. Octagonal plate with a central scene of a lakeside landscape, featuring traditional buildings, bodies of water, and vegetation rendered with a balanced and fluid design. The composition alternates planes of depth through gentle hills and stepped architecture, creating a serene overall effect. The rim features a polygonal marli that frames the main scene, reinforcing the decorative character of the piece. Produced for the East India Company during the 18th century, it is representative of the Western taste for idealized landscapes inspired by Chinese art.