Chinese Imari Porcelain Plate Decorated with Crabs and Flowers, Late Kangxi / Yongzheng Period, circa 1720–1735

A Chinese export porcelain plate, decorated in the Imari palette of underglaze blue, iron-red and touches of gilt. The centre is painted with flowering peonies and foliage, accompanied by two lively crabs, one in underglaze blue and the other in iron-red. The broad rim is decorated with sprays of flowering branches, enclosed by fine blue concentric lines.

An attractive example of early 18th-century Chinese Imari porcelain, combining traditional floral ornament with the less commonly encountered motif of crabs.

Date: Circa 1720–1735, late Kangxi / Yongzheng period.

22.8cm

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Condition: A couple of Frits. Restored section (10cm) to the edge with minor filling of the gaps.