Description
A lobed rim encloses a blue river landscape on this porcelain platter attributed to Chinese export production.
Pavilions, boats and layered mountains form the central composition, with cobalt washes, fine lines and stippled areas supplying different depths of blue. A repeating lattice border follows the shaped edge, including small overlaps where sections meet. The reverse has a broad unglazed surface with a sandy texture and scattered brown specks. These features are relevant to the Chinese export attribution, but the unmarked base does not identify a factory. The decoration, lobed form and textured unglazed base support the proposed Chinese export attribution and estimated circa 1780 to 1830 period. The combination of an expansive river scene, low profile and lobed perimeter defines the piece independently of its proposed origin. It offers a landscape-led contrast to floral blue and white porcelain. Related pieces appear in Ceramics and Blues and Whites.
- Maker: Unattributed. The unmarked platter is attributed to Chinese export production based on its decoration and construction.
- Dimensions: 2 cm high × 28.5 cm wide.
- Condition: Excellent, with no chips or cracks visible. Scattered discolouration is visible on the unglazed base.
- Features: Hand-painted cobalt river landscape, lobed rim, lattice border, subtly dimpled glaze and an unglazed textured base.
- Period: Attributed late 18th to early 19th century, circa 1780 to 1830
- SKU: SKU-00766
A distinctive piece for collectors of Chinese export porcelain attributions, cobalt landscapes or blue and white platters.