{"product_id":"antique-chinese-blue-white-basket-of-flowers-charger-19th-c-qing-14-5","title":"Antique Chinese Blue \u0026 White Basket of Flowers Charger 19th C. Qing 14.5”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n Antique Chinese Export Blue \u0026amp; White Porcelain Charger\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 19th Century (Qing Dynasty, c. 1850-1890)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n From the Estate of Judge Jacob Tysen (New York)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Diameter: approx. 14.5 inches\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A finely hand-painted Chinese export porcelain charger, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue on a clean white ground. The central design features a traditional basket of flowers, symbolizing prosperity, elegance, and the harmony of the four seasons. The border displays scrolling blossoms entwined with scholar's objects, including ribbon-bound books and symbolic textile motifs, referencing intellect and refined taste.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n The painting shows rich tonal washes, delicate hatching, and smooth shading characteristic of 19th-century provincial Qing kilns producing ware for the export market. The underside bears a hand-painted cobalt motif and trailing stroke designs along the rim, along with a wide unglazed foot, appropriate for kiln stacking supports of the period.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🌸 Features\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Authentic 19th-century Qing Dynasty export porcelain\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Hand-painted underglaze blue, not transfer printed\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Elegant floral and scholar's object motif\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Thick, tonal cobalt painting with feathered shading\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n From the estate of Judge Jacob Tysen (New York)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🧾 Condition\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n In good antique condition with expected wear from age and use. There are several small rim chips and glaze flakes (pictured), typical for chargers of this size and period. Minor kiln specks or firing imperfections are original to the piece and are not considered defects. Please review photos carefully; they are part of the description.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🖼 Collection Notes\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A beautiful display example of 19th-century Chinese blue-and-white export porcelain, suitable for collectors of:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Qing dynasty ceramics, Chinese export, blue \u0026amp; white, scholar art, and notable estate collections.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Impressive hung on a wall or displayed on a stand.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Spirit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463916908676,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5257\/7156\/files\/10_8fa627be-c83a-4043-b00f-ffed37a1acd7.jpg?v=1783234033","url":"https:\/\/antiquespirit.online\/products\/antique-chinese-blue-white-basket-of-flowers-charger-19th-c-qing-14-5","provider":"Antique Spirit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}