The spoon tray is decorated with a detailed and fascinating interior scene with seated scholars, attended by their wives or servants, whilst a child can be seen trying to take a pen off the hand of the man nearest to the front. The scene opens out to a river and landscape on the rear, possibly the river Yangtze.
On the rim there is a pattern decoration and four-minute landscape scenes.
Dates from the 18th century, that is the Qianlong dynasty (1736–1795)
Condition
In good condition considering its age. As far as I can see, there are no chips and cracks. There is some wear to two of figures, and other age-related wear to the paintwork.
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Dimensions
Measures approximately 124 mm (12.4 cm) long by 78 mm (7.8 cm) wide at its widest point.
