Chinese Porcelain Dish Blue White Peony Prunus Marriage Symbol Qianlong 18C
£132.00
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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