Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A fine Chinese blue and white porcelain lobed dish from the Kangxi period (1662–1722), made circa 1700–1720 in Jingdezhen for export. The centre is painted with a gnarled tree bearing clusters of peonies, a lily and a flowering branch behind a garden fence with capped posts, all in the characteristic layered Kangxi cobalt blue.
Design
The moulded, lobed rim is decorated with reserved flower panels alternating with narrow panels, in the tradition of kraak porcelain. The reverse is painted with flowering branches, and the base carries a stylised flower mark within a double circle. The painting is lively and detailed, a good example of Chinese export porcelain from the heyday of blue and white, when such pieces were highly sought after in the Netherlands.
Condition
Good condition. No hairline cracks or restorations visible. A few minute frits to the rim, small irregularities to the foot rim and kiln grit, some iron spots and a light discolouration on the left side of the centre. Please see the photos for details.
Dimensions: diameter 21.5 cm, height approx. 3 cm
In the interior
Timeless in a classic or Dutch interior, and a striking contrast in a modern space. Lovely on a plate rack, in a display cabinet or hung on the wall. A second, comparable Kangxi dish...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Early 18th Century Ceramics