PAIR CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE CHARGERS

An under glaze blue chain link pattern covers the entire face of the charger with European style pink yellow and green peony, rose and chrysanthemum flowers interspersed inside the links.

Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, Circa 1740. Diameter 18 Inches.

MASSIVE CHINESE FLAMBE GALLIPOT (Meiping)

The Flambe (accidental glaze) effect is achieved by mixing cobalt blue and copper red. The glaze drips and runs down the vase in a deliberately unintended path, often creating exciting abstract designs.

Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, Height 21”

CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE RING HANDLED BOTTLE

Thickly potted gently sloping bottle with opposing ring handles affixed to the body.

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, Dehua kilns, Fujian Province, Height 12”. Cf:

CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE HANDLED VASE

Early prototype of porcelain from Dehua. Ming Dynasty, (1368-1644), Dehua Kilns, Fujian Province, Height 8.5”

Cf: DEHUA WARES - Chen Cunxi, Fujian Provincial Museum, Plate 107

CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE GARLIC MOUTH BOTTLE VASE

Together with various floral sprays, A bifurcated-tail dragon winds itself around the neck, while various antique vases filled with bouquets of flowers encircle the barrel of the body.

Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen Period, (1628-1644AD), Height 17”

Cf: The Complete Hatcher Cargoes, by Colin Sheaf & Richard Kilburn, Plate 72

RARE AND IMPORTANT CHINESE ROSE-VERTE CHARGER

The charger depicts the ancient Daoist ceremonial themes native to China for almost 3000 years: on the outer rim, the Eight Daoist Immortals (Baxian) are shown, together with their trademark symbols, each inside of elaborately drawn cartouches, On the interior the Eight Magic Trigrams (baqua) surround the Energy Symbol (YinYang).

The charger displays the earliest applications of pink and white in the overglaze enamel palette, taught to the Chinese by Jesuits visiting the Imperial Court.

Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period, Circa 1720. Diameter 22 Inches.

Large Chinese Famille Rose Charger. Chain link design surrounding rose flowerheads and various other flowers.

Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period (1723-36)

Diameter 16"

Fine Large Chinese Imari Charger with tree peonies and chrysanthamums.

Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)

Diameter 17"

PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE CHARGERS

A Tree of Life stands in the center adorned with Magnolia-type flowers.

The flattened rim is decorated with four busy floral bouquets. The underside shows four typical Rouge de Fer floral sprays.

Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period, (1662-1722), Diameter 15.3”

RARE CHINESE FIVE-COLOR (WUCAI) BARBED RIM BASIN

Made for the Japanese Market, known as Ko Akae Ware
Birds and Flowers on Branches and Rockwork adorn the center. On the flattened rim, are eight different diaper panels, with an under glaze blue Fuku mark on the bottom. A firing flaw inside the footring has evolved into a crack. Ming Dynasty, Tianqi Period, (1620-1628)

Cf: Transition Wares for the Japanese and Domestic Markets – Richard Marchant , 1989, Plate 61 for a similar one except it has a flower basket.

RARE BLANC DE CHINE STANDING BUDAI

Extremely unusual interpretation shows Budai standing with sack around his shoulders containing a child. Another child at his side. Illegible impressed marks on back.

Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th C.

Height: 7”