Chinese Saucer Rose Canton Enamel Romance of the Western Chamber Xixiang Ji 20C

Name: Chinese Saucer Rose Canton Enamel Romance of the Western Chamber Xixiang Ji 20C
SKU: INV4488
Price: 32.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£32.00

Inventory Code: INV4488

Object: Saucer

Material: Canton enamel on copper

Origin: China

Period: Qing export ware

Date: Early 20th century

Decoration: Romance of the Western Chamber scene within a pink ground floral border

Marked: Unmarked

Measurements:
Diameter: 4.1 in / 10.5 cm

Height: 0.7 in / 1.8 cm

Condition:
FAIR (3/5) - Extensive enamel loss, cracking, chipping and damage to the rim and reverse enamel. Structurally intact but with significant losses and deterioration throughout. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

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DESCRIPTION

Chinese Canton enamel saucer decorated with a figural scene from the classic drama Romance of the Western Chamber.
The central panel depicts elegantly dressed figures in a garden setting beside a pavilion and pine tree.
A bright pink ground surrounds the scene and is richly decorated with floral scrolls and blossoms.
The reverse is finished in pale turquoise enamel with a raised foot rim.
Despite its condition issues, the piece retains strong decorative appeal and literary interest.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Romance of the Western Chamber, or Xixiang Ji, is one of the most celebrated works of Chinese dramatic literature and has inspired decorative arts for centuries.
Scenes from the story frequently appear on porcelain and enamel wares produced for both domestic and export markets.
Examples featuring literary subjects remain popular with collectors of Chinese enamels and narrative decorative arts.

NOTES

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