Octagonal Famille Verte Dish, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722) - Scholars In Landscape
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:67835 | Region of Origin: China |
| Age: Pre-1800 |
Unmarked and in excellent condition, this is freely painted depicting scholars in a mountainous, river landscape. The scene extends up the sides of the dish to a red, linear double border and a scrolling, patterned border that's embellished with gold.
The painting was done with translucent, over-glaze enamels of iron red, pale yellow, blue, purple, green and turquoise. Opaque black was used for outlines.
The outside of the bowl is painted blue on white, showing landscapes and hou...ses, and there's a thin blue linear border just below the rim.
Condition: Excellent antique condition, with only very light wear to the enamel. No chips, cracks or repairs.
Measures: 8 1/2 inches at its widest point and 1 1/2 inches high.
Weight: just over 15 oz.
The painting was done with translucent, over-glaze enamels of iron red, pale yellow, blue, purple, green and turquoise. Opaque black was used for outlines.
The outside of the bowl is painted blue on white, showing landscapes and hou...ses, and there's a thin blue linear border just below the rim.
Condition: Excellent antique condition, with only very light wear to the enamel. No chips, cracks or repairs.
Measures: 8 1/2 inches at its widest point and 1 1/2 inches high.
Weight: just over 15 oz.
