AN AUTUMN PLAQUE, PORCELAIN, 1903China, cyclical dating guimao (1903). Painted in vivid Famille Rose enamels with chrysanthemum, the symbol for autumn, and a pair of redbreasts on a branch. Three-line poem in black ink and one seal.Provenance: A German private collection. Acquired between 1960 and 1970 in China. Thence by descent. Condition: Good condition with some wear and minimal firing flaws. Weight: 1570 grams.Dimensions: 38 x 25 cm.Chrysanthemum (juhua) is a symbol of autumn and the flower of the ninth moon. It is a symbol of longevity because of its health-giving properties. During the Han dynasty (206 BC- AD 220), people drank chrysanthemum wine on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month in order to prolong their lives. Nowadays, the Chinese continue to drink chrysanthemum petal tea for its health-giving qualities.1903年粉彩菊花瓷板畫 中國，癸卯年（1903）。粉彩繪秋之象徵菊花以及一對知更鳥。左上角題詩落款。來源：德國私人收藏，于1960至1970年購於中國，一直保存於收藏至今。品相：保存良好，一些磨損及輕微燒製缺陷。重量：1570 克尺寸：38 x 25 厘米