An extremely rare and fine doucai saucer dish supported on a high slightly inverted foot decorated with stiff upright plantain leaves separated by dots and framed between double line borders. The reverse of the saucer painted with morning glory on multi-colored leafy tendril sprays further divided by a lotus bloom. The edge treated with a double blue line border.  In the deep well of the dish encircled by a double lines is a single lotus blossom from which radiates stylized lotus petal lappets symbolizing abundance, an emblem of the Bajixiang (Eight Buddhist Emblems). On the cavetto between concentric blue line borders are four quatrefoil cartouche each containing a different floral spray emblematic of the four seasons; peony, chrysanthemum, prunus and lotus. Between each cartouche is another emblem of the Bajixiang, entrails, or the endless knot, an emblem for longevity and destiny. The decoration on the plate undoubtedly represents the wish for a destiny of prosperity, perfection, and longevity throughout the years. On the recessed base in underglaze blue in kaishu script is the six character mark and period of 咸豐 Xianfeng.
清代 Qing dynasty, 咸豐 Xianfeng Period (1851-1861) 
Height:  1 1/4" (3.2cm)  Diameter:  5 11/16" (15.1cm)
Condition: Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration.
Provenance:  Private Collection, Washington D.C., Vermeer & Griggs Collection No. 366
Please refer to item #DO-504-366 when inquiring.