Large Chinese deep blue and white dish Kangxi (1662-1722), painted in a bright underglaze cobalt-blue with two phoenixes on rockwork amongst scrolling flowering peonies; the base with a double footrim indicating that this dish was produced near the beginning of the Kangxi period.
Dimensions:
Diameter : 32.7 cm. (12.7/8 in.)
Condition:
Small rim chips and fritting
Notes:
In China the phoenix is referred to as feng huang and was able to judge human character, suitably rewarding commendable people. The peony has different names each with its own connotation; including ‘king of flowers’, ‘the most beautiful’ and ‘flower of riches and honour’.
Recommended book:
Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Provenance:
Condition:
Hair-line and fritting
Notes:
In China the phoenix is referred to as feng huang and was able to judge human character, suitably rewarding commendable people. The peony has different names each with its own connotation; including ‘king of flowers’, ‘the most beautiful’ and ‘flower of riches and honour’.
