Antique 18th c. Qianlong Period Chinese Export Blue and White Landscape Plate

Dimension: 9.75 inches (24.76cm)

Condition: Excellent antique condition with minor age-related wear to the rim, no, cracks or restorations. small chip on the back.

Description

This elegant porcelain plate is a superb example of 18th-century Chinese export ware, crafted for the European market during the prosperous Qianlong reign. The central scene features a classic Chinese "landscape pavilion" (山水楼阁) motif, rendered in rich, graduated cobalt blue using the traditional fen shui (分水) technique. The composition depicts a serene riverside village with pavilions, a stone bridge, and mist-shrouded mountains, embodying the literati aesthetic of "poetry in painting."

The rim is decorated with a repeating "petal and floral" (开光花卉) border, a hallmark of mid-Qing export porcelain design. The deep, vibrant blue of the cobalt contrasts beautifully with the bright white glaze, showcasing the technical mastery of Jingdezhen artisans.

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