Chinese Export Hand-Painted Blue & White Porcelain Platter With Floral Basket, Circa 1800

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A Chinese export porcelain platter from the Qing Dynasty, decorated in underglaze blue with a lidded basket overflowing with flowers. … Read more A Chinese export porcelain platter from the Qing Dynasty, decorated in underglaze blue with a lidded basket overflowing with flowers. A pair of insects and a butterfly add a charming detail. The cobalt decoration has a tonal variation from deep inky blue to softer washes, a hallmark of hand-painted underglaze work that brings depth to the design.
The overall design reflects European decorative taste interpreted through Chinese craftsmanship, characteristic of export wares produced for the Western market in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The central motif—reminiscent of a decorative urn brimming with blooms—carries a sentimental quality, evoking themes of abundance that were especially appealing in export designs of the period. Framed by a geometric band and a richly detailed border of floral sprays and butterflies and interwoven with a delicate diaper pattern, the design balances structure with softness. The oval form with chamfered corners is characteristic of Chinese export dining services of the period.
A piece that pairs effortlessly with both Chinese export and English ceramics and works particularly well in a plate wall or layered tabletop setting – a versatile keepsake.

China Circa 1800

Length: 12 ¾ In.
Width: 9 ¾ In. See less