Chinese Ceramics & Antiques Discussion

Antique Chinese Ceramics => Chinese Ceramics Discussion => Topic started by: tjbproton on Jan 02, 2019, 23:32:20

Title: IMAGES: 18 inch CHINESE MANDARIN CANTON OVAL PORCELAIN PLATTER
Post by: tjbproton on Jan 02, 2019, 23:32:20
Peter, if these images are inadequate for detail, let me  know.  I can post a link to DropBox where there are more images as well as larger file size.

showcase.dropbox.com/doc/18-inch-CHINESE-MANDARIN-CANTON-OVAL-PORCELAIN-PLATTER--AU44H8sv3C7j0s0h0AtHD86UAQ-gMbrfokD3SaYQFV5LVJQ5

Thanks, Tim
Title: Re: IMAGES: 18 inch CHINESE MANDARIN CANTON OVAL PORCELAIN PLATTER
Post by: peterp on Jan 03, 2019, 07:44:12
This appears to be export porcelain from the Tongzhi reign, Qing dynasty (3rd quarter of 19th century).
Title: Re: IMAGES: 18 inch CHINESE MANDARIN CANTON OVAL PORCELAIN PLATTER
Post by: tjbproton on Jan 03, 2019, 09:18:09
That's interesting Peter.  Would you be willing to elaborate on what features led you to your conclusion?
Title: Re: IMAGES: 18 inch CHINESE MANDARIN CANTON OVAL PORCELAIN PLATTER
Post by: peterp on Jan 03, 2019, 14:57:43
People's features and rim decoration. They can be referenced by examples in the collection of the Guangzhou museum (formerly known as Canton).