Chinese blue and white saucer, Kangxi (1662-1722)
Chinese blue and white saucer, Kangxi (1662-1722)
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Description
Chinese blue and white saucer, Kangxi (1662-1722), with a deep well and foliate rim, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue to the centre with a large crab within a narrow double circle, the wide rim with four swimming carp, all amongst shells and fronds of various aquatic plants and seaweeds, the reverse with a conch shell and various flowers and foliate sprays.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 20.3 cm. (8 in.)
Condition:
Small firing fault to centre (see image).
Notes: Fish symbolise wealth in China, as the character yu (魚, fish) is homophonous with yu (裕, abundance). They commonly feature in New Year celebrations, either as a dish or decorative motif, to encourage prosperity for the family in the coming months. As a motif within ceramic design, fish and waterweeds was popularised during the Yuan period, and appears on many exquisite Yuan blue and white wares.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Diameter | 20.3 cm. (8 in.) |
Product REF: W787
