Ref: U90
Archive item - not for sale
Large Chinese blue and white 'peacock' charger, Kangxi (1662-1722), decorated with a central floral medallion within radiating lotus-petal shaped panels of flowers, the wide rim reserved with four reserve panels containing peaches and pomegranates, alternating with peacocks, on a scrolling chrysanthemum ground, the reverse with ribboned emblems, diameter: 18 1/2in., 47cm; condition: fritting to rim. A similar charger is illustrated in Li, He, 'Chinese Ceramics', p. 288, pl. 583; and in R. Krahl and J. Ayers, Chinese Export Porcelain in the Museum of Topkapi Saray, Istanbul, London, 1986, vol. III, no. 2300, p. 1050. Also see the V&A Museum Collection, museum number: C.792-1910. SOLD
