Huge Plate - Kangxi (1662-1722) - Plate - Magpie Hunting...

An amazing exceptional large and exceptional quality antique Chinese porcelain charger with a central decoration of a large Magpie Hunting an Insect on a large and extremely well painted Peony Branch. Executed in a deep underglaze blue with overglaze iron red, black, green copper oxide and gold. In the borders Anhua inscribed Phoenixes (Fenghuang) in Flight alternated with blossoming Peonies detailed with a very light blue, finished with fine lotus roots in red and gold and a brown glazed rim. In the middle border Reverse Painted Peonies and cartouches filled with fine painted landscapes with insects above lotus ponds and plum blossom landscapes. Handcrafted in ancient China during the Qing dynasty, late Kangxi period (ca. 1720). On the backside widely blossoming peony branches. Guaranteed original and of the stated period. Diameter: 35,5 centimeter Condition: The object is in overall good condition, some (glaze) bites, two shallow flakes (with attached hairline). Checked with UV light. Shipping method: This lot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance, without stand. Buy multiple lots from this seller and save on shipping costs, for multiple lots you’ll pay the shipping costs only once.

Estimate:£676.09

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