Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Pair of Chinese famille verte plates, Kangxi (1662-1722), each decorated with a central stylised cruciform floral motif and four large lotus-leaf cartouches containing prunus, pine and bamboo issuing from rockwork, interspersed by stylised lotus buds and sprouting grasses, the rims with narrow scrolling bands in iron red, the reverse with three peony sprays and central floral mark within concentric circles in underglaze cobalt blue.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 21cm. (8 1/4in.)
Condition:
Shallow frits to rim, possible restoration.
Notes:
An illustrated example of a plate with the same pattern on a green ground can be found in Jorg, Christiaan, 'Famille Verte', p. 65, pl. 66. Variations of this pattern can also be found on 18th century Delft faience.
Provenance:
With Helen Glatz labels
Guest & Gray 58 Davies StreetLondonW1K 5LP
