Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Canton enamel octagonal platter, late 18th century, decorated in the centre with peonies, chrysanthemums and insects including a butterfly and dragonfly enclosed by a narrow blue band with florets and scrolling foliage, the rim with four lobed cartouches containing flowers including prunus, peony and chrysanthemum, interspersed with four roundels containing a stylised wave pattern, all against a green diaper ground, the reverse painted with elaborate floral scrolls in blue to each of the four longer sides.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 31 cm. (12 3/16in.)
Condition:
Chips neatly restored
Guest & Gray 58 Davies StreetLondonW1K 5LP
