19th Century Chinese Export Small Canton Platter

Blue and white Canton plate, first half 19th century.
 
Dimensions: Approximately 9¾” x 6⅝”
 
Decoration:  
The border is decoration is more complex than is typical. Above the typical diaper pattern is a thin band of vertical lines.
 
Below the diaper pattern, rather than the usual rain and cloud pattern, the vertical lines are edged with a series of elongated loops.
 
The cavetto is decorated with a whirling rather than a diaper pattern. 
 
The central scene is naively executed with buildings, islands, a bridge without figures, a sampan, other boats, mountains, trees, and rocks. 
 
For a discussion of Canton scenes and borders see Madsen & White, “Chinese Export Porcelains” (2009), and Forbes, “Hills and Streams: Landscape Decoration on Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain” (1982). 
 
Condition: Rim flea bite, chips on reverse; otherwise in excellent condition consistent with age and usage.