Chinese Export Porcelain Underglaze Blue Dish, Circa 1775

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Chinese Export Porcelain Underglaze Blue Dish,
Circa 1775

The well-painted Chinese Export porcelain dish is painted in superb underglaze blue … more Chinese Export Porcelain Underglaze Blue Dish,
Circa 1775

The well-painted Chinese Export porcelain dish is painted in superb underglaze blue with a central large double censor, the upper openwork section filled with flowering plants and flowers. The lower section of solid construction in darker blue is decorated with a central panel of flowers and flower heads to each side. The censor is raised on a hollow base with flaring feet. Issuing from the sides and underside are additional flowers and, to the sides, large leaves with precious objects placing upon them. The whole within a scroll border. The outer border at the rim has descending lappets with diapers and flowers.

The design while full provides a very pleasing image with lovely ranges of blues

Dimensions: 13 5/8 inches diameter x 1 3/4 inches

(Ref: VM98572-21F) less