Chinese famille verte plate, Kangxi (1662-1722)
Chinese famille verte plate, Kangxi (1662-1722)
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Description
Chinese famille verte plate, Kangxi (1662-1722), decorated in the centre with flowering boughs of peony and magnolia issuing from rockwork, with flying insects and a pair of birds, one perching and another in flight overhead; the wide rim with eight lobed cartouches containing a variety of flowers including dianthus, peony, forget-me-not, cherry blossom, aster and lotus, all against alternating liewen grounds in turquoise and iron-red, the reverse with three floral sprays and central artemisia leaf within concentric circles in underglaze cobalt blue
Diameter: 27.5cm. (10 13/16in.)
Condition: One hairline, one shallow chip and frits to rim, small area of rubbing to enamels
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|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration in the famille verte palette |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Condition | Good |
| Diameter | 27.5cm. (10 13/16in.) |
Product REF: X127
