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Antique Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Chargers with Qianlong Marks
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Antique Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Chargers with Qianlong Marks

1900 - 1920
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A striking pair of antique Chinese blue and white porcelain chargers dating to circa 1900, each of unusually large proportions and beautifully hand painted in underglaze blue.

The chargers are decorated with elaborate garden scenes depicting exotic birds amongst flowering peonies, blossom, bamboo and twisting branches, with smaller birds and insects amongst the abundant foliage. The use of varying shades of cobalt blue gives the decoration wonderful depth and detail.

The reverse of each charger is decorated with stylised scrolling floral motifs and bears a six-character underglaze-blue mark reading Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi, translating as “Made during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor of the Great Qing dynasty.”

The marks are apocryphal, with the chargers themselves dating to circa 1900. The use of earlier prestigious reign marks was a long-established tradition in Chinese ceramics, with potters frequently referencing admired earlier periods. This pair was probably produced at Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province, China’s historic centre of porcelain manufacture.

At approximately 46 cm (18.1 inches) in diameter, these are an impressive and highly decorative pair of antique Chinese chargers.

Condition report: Good antique condition with age-related surface wear, minor marks and discolouration consistent with age and use. Expected wear and kiln-related irregularities are visible around the foot rims. Please refer to the photographs for full details.

Height: 5 cm (2 in)

Diameter: 46 cm (18.1 in)

Date: Circa 1900

Origin: China, probably Jingdezhen

Available for UK and international shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Chinese Blue White Chargers to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230109
Dealers Internal Reference
3211
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Description
A striking pair of antique Chinese blue and white porcelain chargers dating to circa 1900, each of unusually large proportions and beautifully hand painted in underglaze blue.

The chargers are decorated with elaborate garden scenes depicting exotic birds amongst flowering peonies, blossom, bamboo and twisting branches, with smaller birds and insects amongst the abundant foliage. The use of varying shades of cobalt blue gives the decoration wonderful depth and detail.

fig 1. A pair of large circular blue and white Chinese porcelain chargers decorated with hand-painted birds and flowering branches.
fig 1. Antique Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Chargers with Qianlong Marks

The reverse of each charger is decorated with stylised scrolling floral motifs and bears a six-character underglaze-blue mark reading Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi, translating as “Made during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor of the Great Qing dynasty.”

The marks are apocryphal, with the chargers themselves dating to circa 1900.

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The use of earlier prestigious reign marks was a long-established tradition in Chinese ceramics, with potters frequently referencing admired earlier periods.
London City Antiques

This pair was probably produced at Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province, China’s historic centre of porcelain manufacture.

fig 2. A pair of large circular blue and white Chinese porcelain chargers decorated with hand-painted birds and flowering branches.
fig 2. Antique Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Chargers with Qianlong Marks

At approximately 46 cm (18.1 inches) in diameter, these are an impressive and highly decorative pair of antique Chinese chargers.

Condition report: Good antique condition with age-related surface wear, minor marks and discolouration consistent with age and use. Expected wear and kiln-related irregularities are visible around the foot rims. Please refer to the photographs for full details.

Height: 5 cm (2 in)

Diameter: 46 cm (18.1 in)

Date: Circa 1900

Origin: China, probably Jingdezhen

Available for UK and international shipping.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Chinese Blue White Chargers to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230109
Dealers Internal Ref
3211
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A pair of large circular blue and white Chinese porcelain chargers decorated with hand-painted birds and flowering branches.
Antique Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Chargers with Qianlong Marks
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain charger is a large, decorative shallow dish or platter featuring cobalt blue underglaze decoration on a white porcelain body. Originating in earlier dynasties and refined during the Ming and Qing periods, these oversized platters were created for both ceremonial serving and grand visual display.

Traditional pieces were crafted from kaolin clay, painted by hand using cobalt oxide pigment onto unbaked ceramic, and finished with a clear glaze before firing at high temperatures. This underglaze technique fuses the blue pigment permanently into the glass-like porcelain matrix.

Identification involves examining reign marks on the base, inspecting the foot rim for unglazed firing characteristics, and analyzing the depth and variance of the hand-painted cobalt pigment. Authentic historical examples often display subtle hand-thrown irregularities and signs of age-appropriate wear around the foot rim.

Large chargers can be mounted on modern plate hangers to create a focal feature wall or displayed on stands atop a console table or sideboard. Their classic blue and white palette complements traditional dark wood furniture as well as modern neutral schemes.

Clean porcelain chargers using lukewarm water and a mild non-abrasive liquid detergent, drying thoroughly with a soft cloth. Avoid automatic dishwasher cleaning or harsh chemicals, and ensure secure display mounts are padded to prevent chipping.
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