Kangxi (1662-1722) - Platter - Taoist Scholar Fishing in Tranquil Master of the Rocks Mountainous River Landscape - Character Trees - Porcelain - Master of the Rocks

A heavy and exceptional thickly potted Chinese porcelain lobed pattipan or serving dish, with a central decoration of a Taoist Scholar Fishing in Tranquil Master of the Rocks Mountainous River Landscape with Character shaped Trees, executed in a nice underglaze blue. In the border a classical decoration of repetitive geometrical patterns. Handcrafted in ancient China during the Qing dynasty, late Kangxci reign, ca. 1700-1720. Guaranteed original and of the stated period.

The mountains and rocks are painted in the so called Master of the Rocks style, with a thick bold outlining and intricate shaded striped coloring. Very well executed, much better than all the other pieces we encountered, take a close look at the shading of the mountains on the background to see what we mean.

Width: 22,0 centimeter.

Condition: The object is in perfect condition, no damages or restorations; some minute glaze fritting only. The condition is carefully checked with strong UV-light and bright translucent white light.

Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance, without stand.

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