Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Dish with Deer 18th Century Circa 1780

$280.00

This 18th-century Chinese export blue and white porcelain dish was hand-painted in underglaze blue, circa 1780.
The whimsical central scene depicts two stylized deer beneath a blooming tree.
The deer are rendered with charm and imagination, likely without reference to real animals.
They stand on a flowering ground amidst lush foliage. Above them, three butterflies hover in flight.
The border is filled with flowers. It forms a dense decorative band around the rim.
The dish is beautifully composed.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter x 1.75″ deep
Condition: Excellent

Decoration: Hand-painted deer, butterflies, floral ground, and wide peony border
Material: Porcelain
Style: Qing Dynasty Export Ware
Origin: China
Date: 18th Century circa 1770
**Key Features**
– Chinese export blue and white porcelain
– Central scene with stylized deer and butterflies
– Decorative border with scrolling peonies
– Made in China for the European market
– Excellent condition

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Background on Chinese Export Porcelain

During the Kangxi reign, Chinese porcelain reached new heights of technical excellence and artistic vitality.
Export porcelains from this period were prized in Europe for their brilliant glazes, vivid cobalt decoration, and the imaginative fusion of Chinese and European tastes.

 

 


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