A Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Boy and Buffalo' Dishes, Qianlong Period, Circa 1735-1750清 约1735-1750年 乾隆外销粉彩'牧牛童'盘一对Decorated with gilt and enamels to depict a boy with a water buffalo and its calf, two ducks situated across the riverbank and one above in flight, the landscape featuring a large willow tree, rockery and various flowers including peonies, chrysanthemums, and plum blossoms, one dish in good condition; the other dish with hairline and glaze wear, diameter 9.2 in — 23.3 cmNote:Porcelain wares featuring this design were so popular in the 18th and early 19th centuries that replacements for broken originals were commissioned to be produced in England, undertaken by the porcelain manufacturer Miles Mason (1752-1822) in 1805.For examples with the same design, see Galerie Nicolas Fournery, Paris, reference number B605; and the British Antique Dealers’ Association, stock number NY8666.An example by Miles Mason can be found at the British Antique Dealers’ Association, stock number NY09030.带有这种图案的瓷器在18世纪和19世纪早期非常受欢迎，1805年，瓷器制造商迈尔斯·梅森(Miles Mason, 1752-1822)委托在英国生产损坏的原件的替代品。相同图样，请参考见巴黎Nicolas Fournery画廊，编号B605; 和英国古董商会，编号NY8666。Miles Mason的另一例可在英国古董商会找到，编号NY09030。Estimate: $600—800