CHINA, Compagnie des Indes, late 18th century Soup plate in polychrome and gilded porcelain, decorated with a "mandarin palette" of characters and tea rituals, on a background of a maritime bay with junks. On the wing, four cartouches in reserve with grisaille decoration of characters on a marine background, and a cross-braced background imitating wickerwork. Diameter: 22.5 cm. Firing and glazing defects; wear, crazing and a few cracks.