Plate - Porcelain - Goldfish dish
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Qing Dynasty export porcelain plate, diameter 23.6 cm and height 3.3 cm, decorated with blue underglaze and Famille Rose enamels with gilt trim, showing five koi carp in a naturalistic central medallion, dating to circa 1750–1760 (Qianlong period) and produced for the European market; provenance Kanaka The Collection, Portugal, in good used condition with minor wear and a UV crack indicating restoration, and sold without a stand.
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Export porcelain Chinese blue-and-white fish plate for export
Circular plate with a lip
China (Jingdezhen), destined for the European export market (East India Company)
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736–1795), circa 1750–1760
Porcelain
Under-glaze blue decoration with overglaze enamels of the Rose Family (on the glaze) and gilt highlights
Diameter: 23.6 cm; Height: 3.3 cm
The central medallion presents a naturalistic, fluid composition depicting five carp and goldfish (jinyu) swimming among fine aquatic weeds, painted in black ink and pale greenish-blue, enriched with small lotus flowers or scattered pink buds. The fish are treated with a wide variety of techniques and colors. Two carps are highlighted with a bright iron-red enamel with finely traced scale details. Two other fish display opaque white or very pale pink enamel, slightly raised in faqua (faience) technique, giving a subtle relief to the scales. The last fish bears a violet/pink-purple gradient enamel characteristic of the Rose Family palette.
The rim is adorned with four broad, stylized scrolls/foliage painted in underglaze blue (China blue), creating a striking contrast with the center’s vibrant enamels. The border edge features a geometric frieze inspired by European designs (sometimes attributed to so-called
"Du Paquier" or late Régence/Rococo styles), painted in gold on a ferric red ground, delimiting the outer circumference. The back of the rim is left white, typical of productions from this period.
In China, the goldfish is a homophone of "abundant gold" or "gold and jade." The depiction of several carps swimming together expresses wishes for material wealth, academic success (the carp leaping the dragon gate), and continuous abundance (niannian youyu).
Condition: Fresh and bright Rose Family enamels and gilding on the rim. Slight wear from normal use on the outer gilded edge. UV light examination reveals a crack. A small nibble is visible on the outer edge of the rim (measuring a few millimeters). The foot and the reverse show no reign mark, which is typical for export service pieces.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection, Portugal
Shipped with UPS and insured
UV Checked!
Export porcelain Chinese blue-and-white fish plate for export
Circular plate with a lip
China (Jingdezhen), destined for the European export market (East India Company)
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736–1795), circa 1750–1760
Porcelain
Under-glaze blue decoration with overglaze enamels of the Rose Family (on the glaze) and gilt highlights
Diameter: 23.6 cm; Height: 3.3 cm
The central medallion presents a naturalistic, fluid composition depicting five carp and goldfish (jinyu) swimming among fine aquatic weeds, painted in black ink and pale greenish-blue, enriched with small lotus flowers or scattered pink buds. The fish are treated with a wide variety of techniques and colors. Two carps are highlighted with a bright iron-red enamel with finely traced scale details. Two other fish display opaque white or very pale pink enamel, slightly raised in faqua (faience) technique, giving a subtle relief to the scales. The last fish bears a violet/pink-purple gradient enamel characteristic of the Rose Family palette.
The rim is adorned with four broad, stylized scrolls/foliage painted in underglaze blue (China blue), creating a striking contrast with the center’s vibrant enamels. The border edge features a geometric frieze inspired by European designs (sometimes attributed to so-called
"Du Paquier" or late Régence/Rococo styles), painted in gold on a ferric red ground, delimiting the outer circumference. The back of the rim is left white, typical of productions from this period.
In China, the goldfish is a homophone of "abundant gold" or "gold and jade." The depiction of several carps swimming together expresses wishes for material wealth, academic success (the carp leaping the dragon gate), and continuous abundance (niannian youyu).
Condition: Fresh and bright Rose Family enamels and gilding on the rim. Slight wear from normal use on the outer gilded edge. UV light examination reveals a crack. A small nibble is visible on the outer edge of the rim (measuring a few millimeters). The foot and the reverse show no reign mark, which is typical for export service pieces.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection, Portugal
Shipped with UPS and insured
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Goldfish dish
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
23.6 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
23.6 cm
Depth
3.3 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
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