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18th C. Chinese Blue & White Plate / Dish
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18th C. Chinese Blue & White Plate / Dish

18th century
For Sale by M Cross Antiques
Description

An 18th-century Chinese dish, painted in underglazed blue and decorated with a scene depicting a pagoda and trees.

The overall condition is very good with no chips or cracks visible.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Declaration

M Cross Antiques has dated this Chinese Export Porcelain Plate to the 18th Century.

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SA1176968
Dealers Internal Reference
671
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Description
An 18th-century Chinese dish, painted in underglazed blue and decorated with a scene depicting a pagoda and trees.

The overall condition is very good with no chips or cracks visible.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Chinese Export Porcelain Plate to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176968
Dealers Internal Ref
671
M Cross Antiques
M Cross Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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A circular 18th-century Chinese porcelain dish featuring hand-painted underglaze blue landscape scenes and a patterned rim border.
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Archive I A circular 18th-century Chinese porcelain dish featuring hand-painted underglaze blue landscape scenes and a patterned rim border.

18th C. Chinese Blue & White Plate / Dish

Archive II A circular 18th-century Chinese porcelain dish featuring hand-painted underglaze blue landscape scenes and a patterned rim border. View II
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A circular 18th-century Chinese porcelain dish featuring hand-painted underglaze blue landscape scenes and a patterned rim border.
18th C. Chinese Blue & White Plate / Dish
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A circular 18th-century Chinese porcelain dish featuring hand-painted underglaze blue landscape scenes and a patterned rim border.
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  • ObjectDecorative Plates
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialPorcelain
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsPagoda landscape, Underglaze cobalt, Diaper border pattern, Hand-painted decoration
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 14.5 cm (6 in) x D 14.5 cm (6 in)

This eighteenth-century Chinese decorative plate originates from the Qing Dynasty period. Formed from porcelain, the dish displays a hand-painted underglaze cobalt blue and white finish with a patterned rim border and a pagoda landscape motif. The circular dish features visible concentric throwing rings on the interior base, fine painted cross-hatching within the border panels, and a smooth glossy glaze coating over the foot rim and body. Measuring 3.5 cm high, 14.5 cm wide, and 14.5 cm deep, this item possesses very good overall condition with no chips or cracks visible. Placed within a modern English country house interior, this dish functions well on a sideboard top or displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet. Collectors of Asian ceramics use such pieces for cabinet display or decorative tabletop arrangements. The hand-painted landscape scenes integrate traditional architectural elements alongside stylized foliage, creating a focal point when positioned on flat surfaces or mounted within dedicated plate display stands.

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Chinese export porcelain refers to ceramic items produced in China specifically for Western markets from the 16th to 19th centuries. During the 18th century, these wares were manufactured primarily in Jingdezhen and shipped via European trading companies, featuring underglaze cobalt blue designs tailored to European demand.

These dishes were crafted from kaolin clay and petuntse to create hard-paste porcelain. Artisans hand-painted intricate landscape or floral designs onto the unfired ceramic body using cobalt oxide before applying a clear glaze and firing the piece at extremely high temperatures.

Authentic period pieces often feature distinct signs of hand-crafting, such as slight asymmetry, pinholes or glaze pops, and unglazed foot rims showing smooth white porcelain paste. Additionally, the cobalt blue paint displays variable depth and tone due to historical hand-application techniques.

Decorative porcelain dishes can be displayed on plate stands atop sideboards, grouped together on wall mounts to form a gallery display, or used as trinket trays on consoles. The classic blue and white palette pairs effectively with dark timber, brass accents, and minimalist contemporary backgrounds.

Antique porcelain should be washed gently by hand using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding abrasive sponges or harsh chemical cleaners. Items should never be placed in a dishwasher or submerged for prolonged periods, especially if previous repairs are present.
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