Chinese Porcelain Blue Famille Verte Gilt Crayfish Auspiscious Symbols Kangxi 18

Name: Chinese Porcelain Blue Famille Verte Gilt Crayfish Auspiscious Symbols Kangxi 18
SKU: INV4210
Price: 175.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£175.00

Inventory Code: INV4210

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Chinese Porcelain Blue Famille Verte Gilt Crayfish Auspiscious Symbols Kangxi 18C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4210

Object: Plate

Material: Porcelain

Origin: China

Period: Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period

Date: Early 18th century

Decoration: Underglaze blue floral medallion with famille verte enamels, gilt highlights, crayfish panels, and geometric border

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 8.8 in / 22.2 cm

Height: 1.0 in / 2.5 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – Minor enamel and gilt wear with small kiln imperfections and light age-related surface wear. Minor rim fritting with filling applied. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

Fine Chinese export porcelain plate decorated in underglaze blue with a central floral spray featuring lotus and auspicious botanical motifs. The cavetto is enriched with famille verte enamels and gilt decoration, including alternating crayfish reserves and floral panels. A geometric blue border frames the wide rim, while the lightly celadon-toned glaze adds refinement to the piece. Elegant and balanced Kangxi period export ware with lively hand-painted detail.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Fish and aquatic motifs on Chinese porcelain often carry auspicious meanings connected with abundance and prosperity. The combination of fish or crayfish with lotus imagery forms a rebus wishing continued wealth and success year after year. Kangxi export porcelains are highly regarded for their crisp cobalt decoration and the introduction of vibrant overglaze enamel palettes for the European market.

NOTES

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