Lot 338
  • 338

AN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND COPPER-RED 'PEONY' DISH QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Porcelain
  • Diameter 7 1/4  in., 18.4 cm
the rounded sides flaring to an everted foliate rim, the interior painted in varying tones of underglaze-blue with a single stylized peony blossom centered with a cluster of copper-red stamen, further red clusters amid the curling leaves framing the bloom, all against a pale blue-wash ground, surmounted by a narrow blue and red demi-floret band, the border repeated on the reverse in blue,  the underside finely incised with scrolling lotus in the anhua technique, three underglaze-blue lines encircling the foot, the base with an apocryphal six-character Jiajing mark within a double circle, coll. no. 265. 

Provenance

Marchant, London, 2001.

Condition

The dish is in good condition.
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Catalogue Note

Inspired by late Ming dynasty examples, the present dish is exceptional for its high quality of potting and fine application and control of the underglaze blue and copper-red decoration. The masterful control of the underglaze blue which ranges from pale sky to midnight-blue imbues the flowerhead with notable depth and vibrancy. The composition is further enhanced by the small dotted clusters of vivid copper-red . The inclusion of the delicate anhua carving further refines the form and attests to the technical prowess of the workshop which produced such a splendid version of the coarser Ming dynasty prototype.