This image shows the front artwork of the "Pavilion of 10,000 Springs" collector's plate, (The Palace Museum) which is the first issue in the China's Imperial Palace: The Forbidden City series.
Created by master artisan Shen Fu, the vibrant scene illustrates a Chinese princess in a traditional gown and her servant walking through the palace gardens filled with blooming pink peonies. The backdrop prominently features the historic, golden-crowned pavilion 1990.
Key Details
Artwork: Features a detailed depiction of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, with master artisan styling based on original artwork.
Size: Measures approximately 8.5 inches in diameter.
Value: Typically sells on secondary markets (like eBay or Etsy) for between $30 and $50 depending on whether the original box and certificate of authenticity are included.
This specific plate is the second issue in the limited-edition China's Imperial Palace: The Forbidden City collection.
The series contains eight plates in total, listed chronologically below:
Pavilion of 10,000 Springs (1990)
Flying Kites on a Spring Day (1990)
Pavilion of Floating Jade-Green (1990)
The Lantern Festival (1991)
Nine Dragon Screen (1991)
The Hall of the Cultivating Mind (1991)
Dressing the Empress (1991)
Pavilion of Floating Cups (1991)
