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Lot 96:
Description
A Porcelain charger featuring a foliated scalloped rim decorated in a traditional palette of underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron-red enamel, and gilding. The central medallion depicts a Hanakago or flower basket overflowing with blossoms. The broad rim is divided into alternating lobed and fan-shaped vignettes; four panels depict phoenixes amidst flowering branches, while four smaller panels contain floral sprays, all set against grounds of deep blue and red diaper patterns. The underside is decorated with three stylized foliate scrolls in underglaze blue, and the base features a double circular ring in the same blue pigment. No readable maker’s marks are present.
Diameter: 26.7 cm.
Condition report:
The charger shows wear consistent with age. There is significant rubbing and loss to the gilding, most notably on the scalloped rim and the central basket motif (photo 1). Several small chips and flea-bite nicks are present along the scalloped edge (photo 1). Moderate surface scratching is visible in the well (photo 1). Scattered tiny black firing specks or kiln grit are visible in the glaze on both the front and back (photo 1 and 2). The unglazed foot ring shows discolouration and minor chipping from contact with surfaces (photo 2).
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