Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Dish with Deer 18th Century Circa 1780

This 18th-century Chinese export blue and white porcelain dish was hand-painted in underglaze blue, circa 1780. The whimsical central scene depicts two stylized deer beneath a blooming tree. The deer are rendered with charm and imagination, likely without reference to real animals. They stand on a flowering ground amidst lush foliage. Above them, three butterflies hover in flight. The border is filled with flowers. It forms a dense decorative band around the rim. The dish is beautifully composed. Dimensions: 9″ diameter x 1.75″ deep Condition: Excellent Decoration: Hand-painted deer, butterflies, floral ground, and wide peony border Material: Porcelain Style: Qing Dynasty Export Ware Origin: China Date: 18th Century circa 1770 **Key Features** – Chinese export blue and white porcelain – Central scene with stylized deer and butterflies – Decorative border with scrolling peonies – Made in China for the European market – Excellent condition