Ref: W925
Archive item - not for sale
Chinese Canton Enamel Dish, Qianlong (1736-95), decorated to the centre with a garden scene, with four scholars deep in conversation on a veranda and two figures walking in the foreground, with a pair of cranes, pine, bamboo and plantain, the cavetto with four lobed cartouches containing stylised lotus heads amongst scrolling foliage, set in a band of black foliate scroll on an ice-blue ground, the rim with scattered sprays of fruits and flowers including Buddha's hand citron, chrysanthemum, peony, iris, pomegranate and peach.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 44cm. (17 5/16in.)
Condition:
Some faults; see image
Notes:
• Origin: Canton enamel, also known as "Yangci" (meaning foreign porcelain), originated in China during the 17th century, influenced by European enamel techniques.
• Technique: It involves applying vibrant enamel paints to a copper base, often depicting floral, landscape, or symbolic motifs.
• Popularity: This technique peaked in the late Qing and early Republic periods.
