Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Pair of Chinese blue and white saucers, Kangxi (1662-1722), decorated in the centres with a basket of peony and a either a beribboned scroll or double-gourd vase, encircled by concentric narrow bands, the rims with fruiting and floral sprays interspersed by insects, the bases with apocryphal Chenghua mark
Dimensions:
Diameter: 11.7cm. (4 5/8 in.)
Condition:
Good; minor firing spots
Notes:
A woven basket filled with blooming flowers—including chrysanthemums and peonies—which traditionally symbolize wealth, prosperity, and longevity in Chinese culture.
Provenance:
From the Morpugo Collection
Guest & Gray 58 Davies StreetLondonW1K 5LP
