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A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Plaques of Emperor Kangxi Empress Xiaozhuang Wen C1930
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A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Plaques of Emperor Kangxi Empress Xiaozhuang Wen C1930

1920 - 1940
Description

A pair of Chinese porcelain signed plaques.

Qinglong Emperor Kangxi 1661-1722. The longest reigning emperor in chinese history. He reigned for 61 years from the age of 7

&

Empress Xiaozhuang Wen, known as the mother of the Qing dynasty and Grandmother to Kangxi.

1613-1685

Both hand enamelled on a cream craqueleur ground

Set in rosewood frames and mounts with brass brackets.

The frames have some small losses

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated these Chinese Porcelain Wall Plaques to the 1930s.

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SA1196567
Description
A pair of Chinese porcelain signed plaques.

Qinglong Emperor Kangxi 1661-1722. The longest reigning emperor in chinese history. He reigned for 61 years from the age of 7

&

Empress Xiaozhuang Wen, known as the mother of the Qing dynasty and Grandmother to Kangxi.

1613-1685

Both hand enamelled on a cream craqueleur ground

Set in rosewood frames and mounts with brass brackets.

The frames have some small losses

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated these Chinese Porcelain Wall Plaques to the 1930s.

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SA1196567
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Archive I A pair of framed Chinese porcelain wall plaques painted with portraits of Emperor Kangxi and Empress Xiaozhuang Wen seated on dragon thrones.

A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Plaques of Emperor Kangxi Empress Xiaozhuang Wen C1930

Archive II A pair of framed Chinese porcelain wall plaques painted with portraits of Emperor Kangxi and Empress Xiaozhuang Wen seated on dragon thrones. View II
Archive III A pair of framed Chinese porcelain wall plaques painted with portraits of Emperor Kangxi and Empress Xiaozhuang Wen seated on dragon thrones. View III
Archive IV A pair of framed Chinese porcelain wall plaques painted with portraits of Emperor Kangxi and Empress Xiaozhuang Wen seated on dragon thrones. View IV
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A pair of framed Chinese porcelain wall plaques painted with portraits of Emperor Kangxi and Empress Xiaozhuang Wen seated on dragon thrones.
A Pair Of Chinese Porcelain Plaques Of Emperor Kangxi Empress XIaozhuang Wen C1930
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A pair of framed Chinese porcelain wall plaques painted with portraits of Emperor Kangxi and Empress Xiaozhuang Wen seated on dragon thrones.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleRepublic Period
  • MaterialPorcelain, Hardwood, Enamel, Metal
  • ColourPolychrome
  • MotifsImperial portraiture, dragon robes, red seal marks, carved hanger
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 35 cm (14 in)

This pair of wall art plaques, dating from the 1930 Republic Period, depicts imperial portraits of Emperor Kangxi and Empress Xiaozhuang Wen seated on dragon thrones. Hand enamelled on cream craqueleur ground porcelain with polychrome detail, the hand-painted figures wear dragon robes beneath red seal marks. The porcelain panels are set inside dark rosewood frames with polished wood grain finishes and interior mouldings, suspended from small cast brass hanging brackets at the top. Each plaque measures 50 cm high by 35 cm wide, with minor losses visible on the timber frames. Suited for placement in a gentleman's library or above a sideboard in a living room, these rectangular wall decorations bring traditional Chinese style and colour to an interior scheme. The dark wood and detailed figures complement wood furniture and neutral wall colours, while the compact scale allows them to hang together as a pair or separately in a hallway or study. The durable porcelain and hardwood construction requires simple dusting with a dry cloth to maintain the finish.

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Chinese porcelain plaques became prominent during the late Qing Dynasty and Republic Period, evolving as flat ceramic panels painted with overglaze enamels. Artists adapted traditional scroll painting techniques onto durable porcelain tiles intended for display in wooden frames, furniture inserts, or table screens.

These pieces consist of a flat, hard-paste porcelain slab painted with polychrome overglaze enamels, which are fired in a kiln to fix the colours. The tiles are then mounted into carved dense hardwood frames, such as rosewood or Zitan, frequently fitted with cast brass hanging fixtures at the top.

Authentic period plaques show fine brushwork executed in vitreous overglaze enamels that display slight dimensional texture under angled light. Look for red iron-oxide seal marks, fine hair crackle in the glaze appropriate to age, and hand-carved joinery on the surrounding timber frame.

Hang plaques as a balanced symmetrical pair above a console table or sideboard to create a focal point. Their dark wood framing and detailed enamel decoration complement contemporary minimalism, eclectic gallery walls, and traditional formal dining rooms alike.

Dust the porcelain surface and wooden frame gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush. Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, or excess moisture, as these can damage the finish on the timber frame or loosen the mounting within the surround.
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