Platter - China • Blue-and-white, spreading edge • Floral medallions • apocryphal Da Ming Nian Zhi mark • - Porcelain - Qing Dynasty

China • Blue-and-white porcelain bowl with an outward-rim • Floral medallions with an apocryphal Da Ming Nian Zhi mark • Qing dynasty, probably late 19th–early 20th century

Nudge:
This refined Chinese blue-and-white porcelain bowl embodies the centuries-old tradition of hand-made Eastern decorative porcelain and offers a subtle, timeless aesthetics for the admirer of Asian art. The hand-applied underglaze-blue floral cartouche medallions display vibrant brushwork that captures the light in a fascinating way, while the thin-walled, wheel-formed body attests to traditional craftsmanship. This carefully preserved object makes a valuable and elegant addition to any well-considered collection of Asian art.

Interior advice and Presence:
Blue-and-white Chinese porcelain remains a staple in eclectic and chinoiserie-inspired interiors, and fits just as well in a classical setting as in a layered, maximalist ensemble. On an open wall shelf or windowsill, the bowl catches daylight in the deep blue medallions, while the delicate rim under a focused spotlight gains a mood, soft gloss.

Specifications:
Dimensions: h 6 x diameter 14 cm
Weight: 185 g
Material: Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration

Provenance:
From a private Asian art collection.

Condition:
Good. The rim, walls, and footring show no chips, hairline cracks, or repaired breaks in the images. The glaze shows a few small production pinpricks and surface irregularities spread across, clearly visible in oblique-light photographs. The unglazed footring shows light, age-appropriate signs of use. That said, none of this diminishes the decorative value of this striking work of art; it also adds to its character. See the images for a full view.

Shipping:
The object is packed in a highly professional and meticulous manner in a cardboard box with premium cushioning to ensure safe shipping. We always ship with an extra-safe Track and Trace service. Be sure to check the feedback left by satisfied buyers.

Biography and History:
Blue-and-white porcelain with cobalt underglaze decoration is among the most iconic export products of China, with the imperial kilns in Jingdezhen at the heart of this tradition. The hand-painted mark 大明年製 (Da Ming Nian Zhi) on the underside functions as an apocryphal tribute to the flourishing period of the Ming dynasty, a practice widely used in later centuries to honor historical masterpieces without pretensions of belonging to that early period. The fluid brushwork, the specific cobalt tone, and the fine body indicate manufacture during the late Qing dynasty or the early twentieth century, making this object a beautiful and authentic snapshot of nineteenth-century Chinese porcelain production.

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