Pair of Chinese small deep blue and white warrior dishes, Kangxi (1662-1722)
Pair of Chinese small deep blue and white warrior dishes, Kangxi (1662-1722)
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Description
Pair of Chinese small deep blue and white warrior dishes, Kangxi (1662-1722) with foliate edge, decorated to the centre with scenes of two warriors on horseback, one with a depiction of a chase, the other with the warriors engaged in combat against a hilly landscape with peony and bamboo, the cavetto and rim with six petal-shaped alternating panels with warriors and chrysanthemum heads, against a radiating swastika pattern, the reverse with six panels containing ruyi heads, the rim with three floral sprays and six character Kangxi mark within concentric circles to the base, diameter:18 cm (8 1/4in) , condition:Good . The swastika is a Buddhist symbol of endless longevity.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue |
| Origin | Asian |
| Period | 17th Century |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Diameter | diameter:18 cm (8 1/4in) |
Product REF: W255
