Chinese Qianlong Export ware Blue and White Charger

Offered by: Catherine Hunt Oriental Ceramics
Dealer reference: 6274

Description

Chinese 18th century blue and white exportware large plate / small charger made during the reign of the Emperor Qianlong (1736 - 1795) for export to Europe c1780
Painted with a scene of river islands with retreats and pagodas a busy fishing scene with wooded landscape. The border is an intense painting of auspicious flowers and butterflies
The pattern is a copy of the European copy of Chinese landscape painting often in Europe referred to as the willow pattern
excellent colour and subject matter

Diameter: 28.50cm (11.22 inches)