Pair of rouge de fer plates, Kangxi (1662-1722)
Pair of rouge de fer plates, Kangxi (1662-1722)
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Description
Pair of rouge de fer plates, Kangxi (1662-1722), decorated in red enamel and gilt to the central roundel with a scene of two ladies in a moonlit rocky fenced garden with blossom and bamboo, the wide rims with intricate design comprising tulip-shaped cartouches containing jardinieres of flowers and birds perched in blossoming trees; interspersed by insects and stylised peony heads, the reverse with three floral sprays
Condition: One with shallow chip, both with slight fritting to rim
Notes:
A rouge de fer dish of similar design can be found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum (AK-NM-12424-A)
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with overglaze iron-red enamel decoration |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Condition | Very good |
| Diameter | 27.9cm. (11in.) |
Product REF: MW280
