Large Porcelain Dish With Blue And White Decor Of Horsemen - China 18th Kangxi Period
Large porcelain lobed dish decorated in blue and white with two horsemen and two standard-bearers. The background of the central scene shows a wall.
The border is decorated with peony, prunus, orchid and arrowhead.
On the reverse is a mark that can be translated as :
"Elegantly made like precious stone for sacred friendship".
China 18TH KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722)
The painting of the figures is highly accomplished, and it is rare to see such attention to detail, particularly on the horses and their harnesses, but also on the soldiers' outfits.
Diameter: 34.5cm
For a similar dish :
- Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, The Ming and Qing Dynasties, Christiaan Jörg and Jan van Campen, p. 94, Fig 82.
Slight fritting (usual on this shape), one chip restored at 18h o'clock, and two hairlines cleaned.
More informations and photos available on request.
The border is decorated with peony, prunus, orchid and arrowhead.
On the reverse is a mark that can be translated as :
"Elegantly made like precious stone for sacred friendship".
China 18TH KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722)
The painting of the figures is highly accomplished, and it is rare to see such attention to detail, particularly on the horses and their harnesses, but also on the soldiers' outfits.
Diameter: 34.5cm
For a similar dish :
- Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, The Ming and Qing Dynasties, Christiaan Jörg and Jan van Campen, p. 94, Fig 82.
Slight fritting (usual on this shape), one chip restored at 18h o'clock, and two hairlines cleaned.
More informations and photos available on request.
3 500 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Porcelain
Diameter: 34,5cm
Reference (ID): 1365693
Availability: In stock
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