Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Pair of rouge de fer plates, Kangxi (1662-1722), decorated in red enamel and gilt to the central roundel with a scene of two ladies in a moonlit rocky fenced garden with blossom and bamboo, the wide rims with intricate design comprising tulip-shaped cartouches containing jardinieres of flowers and birds perched in blossoming trees; interspersed by insects and stylised peony heads, the reverse with three floral sprays
Dimensions:
Diameter: 27.9cm. (11in.)
Condition:
One with shallow chip, both with slight fritting to rim
Notes:
A rouge de fer dish of similar design can be found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum (AK-NM-12424-A)
Guest & Gray 58 Davies StreetLondonW1K 5LP