Chinese Porcelain Plate Flower Scroll Blue White Daoist Symbols Kangxi Qing 18C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV420
Object: Plate
Material: Porcelain
Origin: China
Period: Qing Dynasty Kangxi 
Date: 18th Century
Decoration: Blue and white literati landscape with pagoda, willow tree, Daoist symbols, lotus scroll border, diaper pattern band, brown rim edge
Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 9.3 in / 23.6 cm
Height: 1.2 in / 3.0 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) - Fine hairline crack extending from the rim 4cm. Minor kiln and glaze imperfections consistent with age. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

Fine Chinese blue and white porcelain plate decorated in the Kangxi taste.
The center shows an idealized riverside landscape with pagoda, scholar's retreat, willow tree, and small boat.
The rim is decorated with scrolling lotus motifs and Daoist emblems including double coins and endless ribbon symbols.
A geometric diaper border frames the central scene, while the brown dressed rim adds a refined finish.
Elegant hand painted cobalt decoration with strong visual contrast throughout.

COLLECTOR'S NOTE

Blue and white porcelain in the Kangxi remains highly collected for its balanced compositions and rich cobalt tones.
Daoist symbols such as double coins and endless ribbons represent prosperity and longevity in Chinese decorative arts.
Landscape scenes of the literati ideal reflect harmony, retreat, and scholarly life valued during the Qing period.

NOTES

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