M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES

 

KANGXI POWDER BLUE (BLOWN BLUE) DISH

China c1690-1720

 

 

 

 

 

The round deep saucer painted with powder blue (blown blue) and reserved with a central lotus

shape of bamboo, surrounded by 3 fan-shaped reserves of various flora; unmarked verso

 

Condition: Excellent; usual firing pinholes to the verso; no chips, cracks or restorations

 

6 3/8" Diameter

 

SOLD

 

# 5729

 

 

Kangxi powder blue dish (center), sided by English Bow examples copied from the Chinese export

 

Bow Powder Blue Octagonal Dessert Plate, and Isleworth Fluted Dessert Plate, shown with a Kangxi Powder (or Blown)

Blue Dish, c1690-1720 (center).  Bow, Worcester and Isleworth copied the Chinese export originals, blowing dry

cobalt through a bamboo straw  onto an oiled surface, masking the reserves for painting.  They are among the most striking

of all early English porcelains.

 

 

 

 

We welcome and encourage all inquiries.  We will make every attempt to answer any questions you might have.

 

 For information, call (901) 761-1163 or (901) 827-4668 or email mfcreech@bellsouth.net 

 

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