On offer is a rare and beautiful 18th century Chinese export porcelain plate, dating to around 1720–1730, produced at the famous Jingdezhen kilns for the European market. This finely decorated example belongs to the celebrated Chinese Imari style, combining deep underglaze cobalt blue with vibrant overglaze iron-red and subtle gilt touches. The central design features stylised architecture and floral sprays, framed with scrolling cloud motifs — a composition highly prized by collectors of early export wares.

Whether you’re a serious porcelain collector or a lover of meaningful décor, this Chinese export porcelain plate offers a tactile link to the global trade of the early 18th century and a timeless presence in any setting.

Crafted during the early Qing period, at the height of China’s porcelain trade, it reflects both technical mastery and cultural dialogue, as Chinese artisans adapted their traditions to European tastes. Today, it survives as a decorative and historic object, carrying nearly 300 years of heritage.

📌 KEY FEATURES

✅ Genuine porcelain – early Qing dynasty export ware (c.1720–1730)
✅ Painted in the Chinese Imari palette – cobalt blue underglaze with overglaze iron-red and gilt
✅ Origin: Jingdezhen kilns, exported via Canton to Europe
✅ Condition: rim fretting, small chip, and a very old tight hairline at the rim (age-consistent, stable)
✅ Rare survival – 18th century examples of this size and type are increasingly scarce

💡 STYLING TIP

This antique plate works beautifully in both traditional and eclectic interiors. Display in a cabinet alongside other export porcelains, use as a striking wall mount in a gallery wall, or style on a console with antique books for a curated, historic look.

🎁 PERFECT FOR:

✔️ Collectors of 18th century Chinese export porcelain
✔️ Lovers of meaningful, story-rich décor
✔️ Gift for history enthusiasts and world-trade scholars
✔️ Decorative display in libraries, galleries, or period interiors

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES

This plate was produced at the Jingdezhen kilns, Jiangxi Province, China — the epicentre of porcelain production for centuries. By the 1720s, Jingdezhen workshops were producing wares specifically for export, shipped via Canton (Guangzhou) to European trading companies. The decorative scheme belongs to the Chinese Imari tradition, directly inspired by Japanese Imari wares but adapted with a distinctly Chinese aesthetic. Such plates were central to the European fascination with “Chinoiserie” during the early 18th century.

📏 MEASUREMENTS

• Diameter: 8.5 in / approx. 22 cm

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

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📌 WHY IT MATTERS

This is more than a decorative plate — it is a piece of lived history from the early 18th century, embodying the global connections of trade, art, and design. Rare to find in this condition and style, and seldom offered with such clear provenance, it is ideal for those who value authenticity, patina, and story.

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