Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Tea Stand Oval Cobalt Blue Gilt Peony Scrolls Qing 18C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4266

Object: Tea Stand

Material: Porcelain

Origin: China

Period: Qing Dynasty, Kangxi

Date: 18th Century

Decoration: Underglaze cobalt blue floral scrolls with peony motifs and gilt highlights

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Width: 5.7 in / 14.6 cm

Depth: 3.2 in / 7.9 cm

Height: 0.9 in / 2.2 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) - Minor rim frits, glaze wear, kiln grit, and light surface scratches consistent with age. Some gilt wear visible. No major cracks or repairs observed. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A finely painted Chinese export porcelain oval tea stand decorated in rich underglaze cobalt blue. The interior and rim are filled with dense floral scrollwork and stylized peony blooms accented with traces of gilt. The shallow oval form was designed to support a tea bowl or cup during service. The underside remains unglazed with visible kiln finishing marks typical of early Qing porcelain production. An elegant and decorative Kangxi period tea accessory.

COLLECTOR'S NOTE

Tea stands were commonly produced for export during the Kangxi period to accompany porcelain tea wares used in European markets. Blue and white examples with dense floral ornamentation remain highly sought after for their refined brushwork and practical form. Surviving oval stands are increasingly appreciated by collectors of Chinese export ceramics.

NOTES

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