Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A monumental 44.8 cm porcelain charger painted in the Imari palette with underglaze blue, iron red, and polychrome enamels depicting an elaborate flower basket with lotus blossoms and auspicious insects. The reverse bears a six-character underglaze blue mark reading 'Da Qing Kangxi Nian Zhi' enclosed within a double ring, echoing classical Qing imperial export styles.
Story
Despite the owner's Japanese Genroku attribution, the underside bears an imperial Chinese reign mark. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Chinese kilns actively adapted the popular Japanese Imari palette to capture global trade.
Maker / Origin
Produced by skilled artisans in Jingdezhen, China's historic porcelain capital. Jingdezhen potters were chameleons of the trade, adept at replicating Japanese Arita motifs when Dutch traders turned back to China for export wares.
Condition & Value
Visually well-preserved with vibrant enamels and intact unglazed footrim. A light brown dressed rim is present; no obvious major hairlines or restorations are visible in the photos. Any concealed hairline cracks or glaze flakes would reduce value significantly.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.