Chinese Ming Longquan Celadon Olive Green Glazed Charger Flower Scroll 16/17C

Name: Chinese Ming Longquan Celadon Olive Green Glazed Charger Flower Scroll 16/17C
SKU: INV5514
Price: 1644.85 GBP
Availability: InStock

£1,644.85

Inventory Code: INV5514

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Chinese Ming Longquan Celadon Olive Green Glazed Charger Flower Scroll 16/17C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5514

Object: Large Charger / Dish

Material: Glazed Stoneware

Origin: China

Period: Ming Dynasty

Date: 16th / 17th Century

Decoration: Carved peony blossom medallion with lotus scrolls and fluted border beneath an olive-green celadon glaze

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 13.39 in / 34.0 cm

Height: 2.17 in / 5.5 cm

CONDITION

FAIR (3/5) – Visible hairline cracks extending inward from the rim, with extensive glaze crazing, surface scratches, scattered firing imperfections and age-related staining. Minor glaze wear and deposits around the footring, with areas of exposed reddish-brown clay. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

An impressive Chinese Longquan celadon charger dating to the Ming Dynasty, 16th to 17th century. The large circular dish features a central medallion carved with a flowering peony branch, surrounded by flowing lotus scrolls and stylised foliage extending across the broad cavetto. The gently fluted rim is decorated with additional scrolling motifs, while the exterior displays complementary carved ornamentation. The entire piece is covered in a soft olive-green celadon glaze, with subtle variations in tone highlighting the carved details. The underside features a substantial circular footring with exposed reddish-brown firing surfaces, characteristic of traditional Longquan stoneware production. A substantial and decorative example of Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon ceramics.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Longquan celadon was among the most celebrated ceramic traditions of China, renowned for its distinctive green glazes and finely carved decoration. During the Ming Dynasty, large chargers with floral medallions, lotus scrolls and moulded borders were produced for both domestic use and overseas trade. Peony and lotus motifs carried traditional associations with prosperity, purity and good fortune. This charger represents an appealing example of late Ming Longquan-style ceramic craftsmanship and would make an interesting addition to a collection of early Chinese pottery and porcelain.

NOTES

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