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I find what are called Kangxi imari plates particularly attractive. Are they Chinese fashioned like Japanese imari made in China during the reign of the emperor of the Quin Kangxi dynesty Feb. 6, 1661 through December 20m 1722 ? Is this a legitimate example shown here and if not what is it ? What is the Country and age and thank you very much.
Thank you for your opinion. My first photo was said to be less that optimally clear so I have posted more photos of it labeled #16. Also I have 2 others and would appreciate your opinion of these labeled #18 and #19. I think these are also 18th century Chinese Kangxi imari(1661 through 1722 ) or perhaps Japanese imari ! Please confirm or not. What is your opinion and others(Sharon, Julia, Mark etc.) can chime in becauise all your thoughts are instructive! Your opinion gives me confidence going forward.
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The pictures are not the best here.
However on my opinion it's Chinese export ware and dates to the very late Qianlong period to the eariy 19th Century.
Mark
@icnvrs3rdaol-com Looks early 18th century to me, probably Yongzheng. My "Chinese Export Porcelain" book will have the evidence - I'll look it up.
According to Regina Krahl et al:
"The vast majority of the Chinese Imari-style date to the first half of the eighteenth century. The style came gradually to life in the first decade of the eighteenth century and the years of its greatest efflorescence were probably c. 1715-1735, when it provided a cheaper alternative both to the full famille verte enameled style, and to the famille rose, which succeeded this. . . Apart from occasional renewals of a more or less accidental kind the Imari style was largely extinct by c. 1745."
-Chinese Export Porcelain, p. 111.
PPS: More thoughts from the book:
-the spearhead pattern around the central scene of plate #18 reached the height of popularity in the 1730s and 1740s
-The Dutch continued to import Chinese Amari into the end of the 18th century; although most date from before around 1750, there are examples after that. It fell out of favor in England by 1760, although already imported ones were still being used in a few homes into the early 19th century, archeological evidence reveals.
@icnvrs3rdaol-com The only thing I know on Kangxi or more broadly 18th century Chinese is thanks to Peter and this Forum. I remember when I first found Bidamount on YouTube a video where in Peter said something about Kangxi being the period that most people were looking for at the moment. Congratulations on accomplishing the goal of 18th century Chinese. 👏
The object shown in the images is a Blue and White Dish with Overglaze Enamelled Floral Decoration, of “Zheyao” (Flaring-Rim) Form
I. Basic Information
Name: Blue and White with Overglaze Enamelled Floral “Zheyao” Dish
(“Zheyao” refers to a form with an everted rim and a slightly contracted mid-section, a vessel shape commonly seen in Ming and Qing porcelain.)
Dimensions: Diameter 11.5 inches (approx. 29.2 cm), a medium-to-large size example.
Decorative Features:
The center is outlined in underglaze cobalt, depicting branches and foliage, while the blossoms, fruits, and birds are rendered in overglaze iron-red (fanhong). The cavetto is encircled by geometric and floral bands. The palette is bold and contrasting, with dense yet well-structured decoration embodying traditional auspicious symbolism (e.g., birds and flowers signifying “prosperity and good fortune”).
II. Craftsmanship and Dating Assessment
Judging from the style and execution, wares of this blue-and-white with overglaze enamel type are frequently encountered in the Ming and Qing periods. The technique combines underglaze cobalt with low-fired overglaze enamels (such as iron-red or yellow), requiring the body to be fired first at high temperature, followed by a second, lower firing for the enamels—demanding precise kiln-temperature control and skilled workmanship.
Considering the complexity of the design and the characteristic diffusion of the enamels, the dish is tentatively attributable to a fine-quality folk kiln (minyao) product from the Kangxi to Yongzheng period of the Qing dynasty.
III. Collecting and Connoisseurship Notes
Value of Minyao Pieces:
Although minyao porcelain of the Ming and Qing dynasties was produced in large quantities and widely circulated, high-quality examples—those with refined decoration and well-executed craftsmanship—remain collectable. A blue and white dish of this type, if preserved in good condition, free from cracks or restorations, and retaining clear motifs and vibrant enamels, is generally well-received on the market.
Key Points of Authentication:
- Body (Tizhi): Qing minyao typically shows a compact, fine-grained body, usually greyish-white to creamy in tone, with a noticeable heft in the hand.
- Glaze: Genuine period glaze appears soft and lustrous, often with natural wear from use; modern reproductions tend to exhibit an overly bright, “glassy” surface.
- Markings: Some minyao wares may bear hall marks or auspicious inscriptions. The calligraphy should be checked for conformity with the period style. Many examples, however, are unmarked.
IV. Cultural Context
The technique of combining blue and white with overglaze enamels flourished during the Ming and Qing periods. It preserved the elegance of classic blue-and-white porcelain while adding a vivid polychrome quality through the enamels, making such pieces popular both as functional wares and as decorative household items. Dishes of the zheyao form were commonly used for daily dining or festive display. Their motifs—flowers, birds, geometric borders—reflect the aesthetic tastes and domestic culture of the times.
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Your dish is an export porcelain piece from the Kangxi period.
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