A rare plate with bats and clouds in copper red and underglaze blue

Description:

China, Qianlong seal mark and period
D. 15,7 cm
Saucer with five copper-red bats between clouds. Underglaze blue seal mark on the base.
Old German diplomatic property, by descent to the present owners
Cf. Christie's London, 12.11.2010, Lot 1242 - Glaze chips and small frits at the rim