A framed Chinese painted ceramic plaque, Attributed to Liu Yucen (1904 - 1969), dated by inscription 1927, Republic period, painted in enamel with two sparrows resting on a floral branch, inscribed and signed by the artist with two seals, 29.5 cm x 52.5 cm, Note: The back of the frame is removable, revealing the base of the plaque with traces of four rails running in parallel, and marks of linen cloth covering the unglazed back, the signs of the firing process particularly during the Republic period where the plaques were placed on linen cloth to prevent it from warping, and then on a rack for firing. 1904 - 1969