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18th Century Chinese Blue and White Platter, Qianlong Period
Certified DealerApproved item14 sales by dealerAvailable for local pick-up
Certified DealerApproved item14 sales by dealerAvailable for local pick-up
Description
An antique, mid 18th century large serving platter, made in Nanking (Nanjing), Eastern China, dated between 1750-1760.
An exceptionally fine quality of hand decorated in underglaze blue on white ground Chinese porcelain meat platter/serving dish of shaped octagonal oval outline. Decoration of central landscape - a flower garden under a weeping willow, adorned with filigree and floral motifs border.
Non glazed back, typical for the period - the Qianlong era. Emperor Qianlong was the sixth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, who reigned officially from October 1735 to February 1796. His reign was considered The Golden Age of China.
Item's condition is very good, considering the age of such an early piece, except a crack in the bottom right corner (please see photos).
Dimensions: Height - 27cm/10.5", Width - 35.5cm/14".
A must have piece that would make a great acquisition to any antique, Blue and White, or Chinese/Asian porcelain collection.
measurements
Height:
27 cm
Width:
35.5 cm
measurements
declaration
IMAGO Vintage Art has clarified that the 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Platter, Qianlong Period (LA504475) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1750-1760