A lotus‑shaped porcelain plate decorated with Famille Verte enamels and iron‑red decoration, depicting Mu Guiying and a standard‑bearer. The border is adorned with soldiers alternating with floral motifs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

Mu Guiying is a legendary heroine from the Generals of the Yang Family (Yang Jia Jiang) cycle, popular tales set in China’s Northern Song dynasty. She is the daughter of a fortress chief who captures the young warrior Yang Zongbao, a member of the famed Yang clan, compels him to marry her and becomes his wife, later earning the respect of her father‑in‑law, Yang Yanzhao.

In tradition, she is distinguished by her courage and strategic skill in fighting the Khitan invaders, and after many of the Yang family warriors have fallen, she almost single‑handedly takes command of the family’s forces, thereby embodying the values of bravery, fidelity and resilience associated with the legendary Generals of the Yang Family.

BIBLIOGRAPHY :

For an identical example, see :

– Groninger Museum, Netherlands, no. 1945.0159 (Series of six plates).

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