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Overview
This impressive large porcelain charger features vivid underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze iron-red and enamel decoration showing a central flower basket (hanakago motif) surrounded by brocade panels, butterflies, and floral sprays. The underside bears an apocryphal six-character Kangxi reign mark ('Da Qing Kangxi Nian Zhi') written in underglaze blue.
Story
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Chinese potters adapted their palette to compete with Japanese Imari porcelain exported to Europe. This piece continues that grand tradition, combining Chinese auspicious symbols with vibrant underglaze blue and overglaze iron red.
Maker / Origin
Jingdezhen has been the porcelain capital of China for over a millennium, renowned for its refined white clay and skilled master decorators. Artisans in Jingdezhen often inscribed honorific six-character marks of earlier golden eras, such as Emperor Kangxi's reign (1662–1722), as a mark of respect and stylistic homage.
Condition & Value
Visually appears in good condition with minor surface wear to the overglaze enamels and light firing imperfections consistent with hand production. Pristine glaze without rim chips or hairline cracks preserves maximum value.
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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.