61 - (R) A LARGER BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISH, CHINA , KANGXI , APPROXIMATELY 1700

(R) A LARGER BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISH, CHINA , KANGXI , APPROXIMATELY 1700 Dimensions: Height 5 cm Wide 35 cm Depth 35 cm Weight: 1082 grams Of generous size and finely potted, the dish is painted in a rich cobalt blue with a central medallion enclosing a lotus spray encircled by a wide band of floral cartouches, each filled with peony, chrysanthemum, prunus, and other auspicious blooms. The border is further decorated with bold scrolling lotus between bands of classic ornament, all executed with precision and clarity characteristic of the Kangxi kilns. The reverse similarly painted with simple floral sprays. The elegant design, alternating between full blossoms and scrolling foliage, epitomises the taste of the Kangxi period, when blue-and-white porcelain attained a standard of refinement and balance much admired in both domestic and export markets. The quality of the cobalt and the clarity of the painting reveal the confident hand of the Jingdezhen workshops at the turn of the 18th century. For lots marked with (R), a 19% VAT is added to the combined hammer price and commission. This VAT is waived for: - Private buyers outside the EU who officially export the items. - Businesses inside the EU holding a valid VAT number, exporting to their home country. Proper export documentation is required to waive the VAT