Sandbanks Antiques has dated these Guangxu Iron Red Dishes to the 19th Century.
The central, large gilt shou medallion is exceptionally well-preserved, exhibiting the high-quality gilding typical of the Imperial kilns.
Design: The 'Hundred Shou' motif was a signature Imperial birthday design, representing a wish for "Ten Thousand Years" of life for the Emperor.
The Border: A vivid Underglaze Blue 'Ruyi' scroll border encircles the rim.
The Exterior: Features three floral sprays in iron-red enamel.
The Mark: The base of each dish bears the six-character Imperial Guangxu reign mark (Da Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi) executed in Iron-Red enamel.
Dimensions
Diameter: 14.6 cm
Provenance
Bearing original collector’s inventory/lot labels ‘A’ and ‘B’ to the base.
Condition Report
Overall: Good Condition; exceptionally fresh condition
Surface: The Alum-Red ground is deep and uniform. The Gilding remains bright and intact with no significant wear.
Body: No chips, or professional restorations.
Manufacturing: Characteristic firing spots (kiln grit) to the base near the mark, consistent with authentic late 19th-century Palace wares.
Sandbanks Antiques has dated these Guangxu Iron Red Dishes to the 19th Century.
Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné
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A Magnificent Pair of Imperial Chinese Iron-Red and Gilt 'Hundred Shou' Dishes, Guangxu Six-Character Mark and of the Period (1875-1908)
