{"product_id":"chinese-antique-platter-in-underglazed-blue-and-white-18th-c-2695","title":"Chinese antique platter in underglazed blue and white, 18th c #2695","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese antique platter in underglazed blue and white, 18th c #2695\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fine and Rare Blue and White 'Three Friends of Winter and Three Auspicious Beasts' Export Scalloped Platter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (Mid-to-late 18th Century)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkmanship: An exceptionally rare piece of fine draftsmanship among Chinese export porcelain. Departing from the hurried brushwork of mass-produced export wares, this platter features meticulously detailed and vigorous brushlines. It represents a high-end bespoke commission destined for the topmost tier of the European aristocracy. This meticulous \"world-within-a-world\" decoration reflects the opulent Rococo aesthetic highly favored in 18th-century Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaste and Cobalt: Lard-white paste with radiant cobalt blue. The porcelain body is remarkably bright, dense, and lustrous. The underglaze blue is vivid and intense, showing a brilliant violet undertone with excellent tonal gradations—a perfect testament to the superior material selection of the Qianlong golden age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck with UV light. One minor retouched nick to the rim. Glaze fritting's to the rim. General wear, scratches. Manufacturing flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFriendly reminder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eYou are buying an antique object, not a new or unused item. In addition to the major flaws mentioned in above condition report, you can expect to find insignificant micro nicks\/fritting’s, wear and other traces of usage. If you need additional pictures or information, please contact us in advance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize :\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong : ca 38.5 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide: ca 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nordic Antiques Sweden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60086245753216,"sku":null,"price":672.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/0263\/4880\/files\/PXL_20261010_092530290_78dd3579-0d48-4b0d-9f62-a450df351e91.jpg?v=1791629356","url":"https:\/\/www.nordicantiquessweden.com\/products\/chinese-antique-platter-in-underglazed-blue-and-white-18th-c-2695","provider":"Nordic Antiques Sweden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}