Large Blue-and-White 'Five Dragons' Charger - Porcelain - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

Description
A magnificent and imposing charger, boldly decorated in rich, saturated cobalt-blue with a powerful composition of five five-clawed dragons coiling and swirling amidst billowing clouds and flaming pearls at the centre. The dragons are dynamically arranged, each with fierce expression, scaled bodies and outstretched claws — symbolising imperial authority and celestial power. The rim is encircled by a continuous border of stylised clouds and bats in flight, all beneath a finely drawn key-fret band. The base bears a six-character "Kangxi Reign of the Great Qing" mark in underglaze blue — a later period copy / hall mark. A striking statement piece of impressive scale and presence.

Dimensions:
Diameter: approx. 36.7 cm

Condition
Professionally restored — structural stability restored;
A faint hairline crack to the rim remains subtly visible after restoration;
Enamel and glaze show normal age-related patina and firing characteristics consistent with the period;
Sold with all faults described and visible in photographs — display piece only.

Shipping
Ships to the United States; no insurance included — buyer assumes all shipping-related risks.
Track via PostNL: https://www.postnl.nl/ontvangen/post-ontvangen/track-en-trace/
Professionally packed with care. Report any damage with clear photographs within 24 hours of delivery; all claims are subject to the carrier’s final assessment.

Photographs required
- A photo of the entire outer packaging, clearly showing the address label and barcode.
- A close up photo of the address label and barcode.
- A close up photo showing the damage to the outer packaging.
- One or more photos clearly showing the inner packaging.
- One or more photos of the entire damaged item.
- One or more close-up photos showing the damage to the item itself.
PostNL also requests that the recipient keep the damaged item, the box, and all packaging materials until the claim has been fully settled.