Chinese blue and white charger, Kangxi (1662-1722)
Chinese blue and white charger, Kangxi (1662-1722)
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Description
Chinese blue and white charger, Kangxi (1662-1722), painted in bright cobalt blue with a central roundel containing two peacocks, one perching on rockwork amongst blossoming peony and bamboo, the other flying overhead, the wide rim with two bands of overlapping petal-shaped cartouches containing various flowers including chrysanthemum and peony, the reverse with three floral sprays, the base with artemisia leaf within concentric circles
Diameter: 36.5cm. (14 3/8in.)
Condition: Shallow chip to rim 3.7cm. by 1.2cm. with loss of glaze
In Chinese culture, the peacock (kongque) represents dignity and beauty. Regarded as a manifestation of the mythical phoenix on earth, the peacock was also used on Ming rank badges to indicate that the wearer was a scholar of the third highest level. Flowers, too, held a rich symbolism associated with the passing of the seasons, with peony in particular also indicating high status and wealth.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Diameter | 36.5cm. (14 3/8in.) |
Product REF: W488
