April 1, 2024
CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN IMARI PLATE PAIR QIANLONG 18C.
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A pair of Chinese export Imari porcelainplates, Qianlong period, 18th century description: On offer is this matching pair of antique Imari porcelain plates, originating from China. A blue color is painted under the glaze, while the iron red and gilt decoration is applied over the glaze. These lovely objects were made for the export market to Europe and are dating to the mid of the 18th century. They were produced during the reign of emperor Qianlong (Chien Lung, Kien Long), whose reign covers a large part of the 18th century (1736 -1795). Imari porcelain was often traded by the Dutch East Indies Company (V.O.C.), which had special trading privileges to Japan (Decima Island) and China. The wealthy Dutch upper class adored the subtle Imari porcelain and were prepared to pay high prices for it. Although manufactured to be used, most of this Oriental porcelain was displayed in special China cabinets in distinguished houses. It's not until the 1790's that as a result of the Napoleonic war, the Dutch stopped the China trade completely, and their market share was taken over by English and American traders. The VOC came to an end in 1799. These plates are obviously of Chinese origin, in view of the cobalt color of the blue under glaze and the clear iron red which was used for the over glaze decoration. The plates show a central decoration
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