A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE RETICULATED 'BIRDS' DISH Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period 清乾隆 粉彩花鳥圖紋鏤空口盤 The pierced curved sides painted in yellow and brown, enclosing the central reserve decorated with a pair of exotic birds perched atop fruiting and blossoming branches, with large peonies issuing from amongst blue-painted rockery, the rim with a turquoise diaper ground and four cartouches enclosing flowerheads, 27.8cm diameter - PROVENANCE: English Private Collection