Eight Treasures Floral Pattern Plate

Eight Treasures Floral Pattern Plate, manufactured in the mid-18th century during the Qianlong reign, measuring 9.5 cm in height and 41 cm in diameter, currently housed in the Tianjin Museum.The rim features eight groups of auspicious motifs composed of the Eight Treasures of Tibetan Buddhism: the wheel, conch shell, parasol, and umbrella. The interior of the basin has a white enamel ground, adorned with branches of peony, chrysanthemum, plum blossom, peach fruit, and Buddha's hand. Two red bats are also depicted, symbolising ‘blessings at hand.’