Chinese Porcelain Dish Blue White Peony Prunus Marriage Symbol Qianlong 18C

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Inventory Code: INV4449

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Chinese Porcelain Dish Blue White Peony Prunus Marriage Symbol Qianlong 18C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4449

Object: Dish

Material: Porcelain

Origin: China

Period: Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period

Date: 18th Century

Decoration: Underglaze cobalt blue peony and prunus design with marriage symbols and diaper-pattern borders

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 10.2 in / 25.9 cm

Height: 2.1 in / 5.3 cm

CONDITION

FAIR/RESTORED (2/5) – Rim crack professionally repaired with a visible kintsugi-style gold restoration. Additional minor rim fritting and age-related wear. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

Chinese export porcelain dish decorated in rich underglaze cobalt blue on a pale celadon-tinted ground.

The central panel features flowering peonies, prunus blossoms, ornamental rocks, and symbolic garden motifs.

The border is richly decorated with floral sprays and geometric diaper-pattern reserves.

A visible kintsugi-style restoration highlights an old rim crack while preserving the decorative appeal of the piece.

An attractive and decorative example of 18th century Qing export porcelain.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Peony and prunus motifs were popular decorative subjects during the Qianlong period, symbolizing prosperity, beauty, and renewal.

Marriage and auspicious symbols frequently appear on export porcelains intended for both domestic and overseas markets.

Despite restoration, pieces of this type remain sought after for their decorative quality and historical significance.

NOTES

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