Plate - Ceramic

Title

Chinese Blue & White Provincial Dish – Hand-Painted Floral Design – Late Qing / Early Republic

Description

A Chinese blue and white dish featuring a freely painted floral composition in underglaze cobalt blue. The design is executed in a spontaneous, fluid hand. The body shows a greyish-white tone with visible iron speckling, and the glaze is uneven with natural kiln effects, including areas of pooling and localized crackle. These characteristics reflect traditional firing conditions and hand-crafted production. The dish is hand-thrown with slight irregularities in form. The foot ring is roughly finished, with kiln grit and firing marks consistent with older, non-industrial manufacture.

Period: Late Qing to early Republic (circa 1880–1930)
Origin: China
Material: Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration

Condition:
General age-related wear. Visible glaze crackle and firing imperfections typical of the type. Rims frits. No major structural damage observed. Please refer to photos for full condition details.

Conditions of Sale

By placing a bid, the buyer enters into a binding contract and agrees to the following terms:

1. Shipment, Delivery & Risk

Delivery obligations are fulfilled upon transfer of the lot to a professional carrier for shipment to the address provided through the Catawiki platform. Official carrier tracking records, including delivery confirmation, delivery attempts, customs notifications, and status updates, constitute conclusive evidence of shipment and delivery progress. Risk transfers to the buyer upon dispatch. Claims of non-receipt that contradict carrier tracking confirmation will not invalidate the transaction.

2. Customs, Refusal & Contract Termination

All import duties, VAT, customs clearance fees, brokerage charges, and related governmental assessments are solely the buyer’s responsibility. Refusal to accept delivery for any reason — including refusal to pay customs duties or import charges — constitutes:

• Voluntary refusal of performance
• Material breach of contract
• Immediate termination of the sale in favor of the seller

In such cases, the seller reserves the right to:

• Request full payment release from Catawiki
• Recover all return shipping fees, storage fees, administrative charges, carrier penalties, and related costs
• Apply a reasonable restocking fee where permitted
• Decline any obligation to reship the lot

Returned parcels caused by refusal, non-payment of customs, failure to collect, or incorrect address remain entirely at the buyer’s risk and expense.

3. Condition & Description

All lots are sold “as is” and “as photographed.”

Photographs form part of the description and accurately represent visible condition at the time of listing.

Age-related wear, patina, oxidation, glaze variation, craquelure, firing marks, surface irregularities, minor losses, restorations, manufacturing variations, and material inconsistencies are inherent characteristics of antique, vintage, and collectible objects across all categories and do not constitute defects. The absence of reference to condition issues does not imply perfect condition. No warranty is made that any lot is free from restoration, repair, alteration, or replacement unless expressly stated in writing.

4. Attribution & Opinion

Any statement regarding age, origin, period, maker, material, cultural attribution, or historical context reflects informed opinion based on experience and research. Such statements are not guarantees or warranties. Differences in scholarly opinion, stylistic interpretation, market reassessment, or third-party evaluation do not constitute grounds for cancellation, dispute, or refund.

5. We pride ourselves on taking the time to pack well, however that does not reduce the risk of damage or breakage to absolute zero. Bidding is with accepting this.

By bidding, the buyer acknowledges full acceptance of these Conditions of Sale.