A LARGE FAMILLE VERTE FLOWER BASKET CHARGER, Kangxi (1662 - 1722)
Diameter: 39.5 cm; 15 ½ ins
BG59
BG59
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Of circular form with foliate rim and moulded sides, decorated in bright famille verte enamels and overglaze blue, a large flower basket with arch handle and ribbon to the centre...
Of circular form with foliate rim and moulded sides, decorated in bright famille verte enamels and overglaze blue, a large flower basket with arch handle and ribbon to the centre filled with various flowers including lotus, set within a circular border of alternate diaper pattern and floral ground with six cartouches each containing an auspicious object including chimes and an artemisia leaf, the wide border with twelve panels, each filled with flowers including prunus, lotus and morning glory among rockwork, the reverse rim decorated with three floral sprays, the base glazed, with a scroll mark within a circle in underglaze blue.
