This refined porcelain plate was crafted in China during the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty (1736–1795), a golden age of porcelain production. The decoration features intricate floral scrolls and a central medallion of chrysanthemums and peonies — symbols of nobility, longevity, and renewal — rendered in rich underglaze cobalt blue, a hallmark of imperial and export ware of the era.
The neatly trimmed foot rim, chalk-white glaze with bluish pooling, and iron oxide firing specks are all diagnostic of mid-18th century Jingdezhen porcelain. The reverse is painted with three swift cobalt brushstrokes — a common Jingdezhen studio flourish on export wares. Notably, the glaze contraction on the footring and pinholes from firing stilts further support 18th-century kiln techniques.
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Details:
• Origin: China, Jingdezhen kilns
• Date: Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign (1736–1795)
• Material: Hard-paste porcelain with hand-painted underglaze cobalt
• Dimensions: Diameter: 23 cm / 9 in
• Condition: Excellent antique condition. Minor firing spots and rim roughness consistent with age. No cracks or restorations. Photos form part of the description.
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