Famille-rose Lotus Charger & Enamelled Dragon Plate
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
- Charger - A charger is a type of large plate, typically used as a decorative base for smaller plates or bowls. They are often used in formal settings, such as at a banquet or a special occasion.
The history of chargers can be traced back to medieval times, when they were used as a base for serving dishes in banquet settings. They were typically made of metal, such as silver or pewter, and were highly decorative, often featuring intricate engravings or designs.
During the Renaissance period, chargers began to be made of porcelain, and their designs became more ornate. They were often used in the homes of the wealthy and were considered a symbol of wealth and status.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, chargers were produced in great numbers by European porcelain manufacturers, and they were exported to America and other parts of the world. They were highly sought after by the upper class and were often used as a decorative element in formal table settings. - Republic Period - The Chinese Republic period, also known as the Republic of China period, lasted from 1912 to 1949. It began with the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty in 1911 and the establishment of the Republic of China under Sun Yat-sen. During this period, the country underwent significant political, social, and economic changes, including the adoption of a new constitution, the expansion of civil liberties, and the modernization of the economy. However, the Republic of China period was also marked by political instability, with numerous warlords and factions vying for power and influence, and the country was eventually engulfed in a civil war between the Nationalists and the Communists. The Republic of China period came to an end in 1949, when the Communists emerged victorious and established the People's Republic of China, while the Nationalists retreated to Taiwan where they established a separate government.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Chinese ceramics, dynasty mark or period
- Chinese ceramics, famille decoration - famille rose, fencai, yangcai, other 1,370
- Chinese ceramics, item type
Visually similar items
A Cedar wood statue in the form of an ibis, representing Thoth, the god of wisdom, Roman period, Egypt 1st-2nd century A.D. 14.5 cm high and 19 cm long
Two Victorian silver plated meat dish covers, of plain dome shape with detachable handles, one with beaded rim, length 29.5 cm, the other with a plain rim, length 35 cm, both with Sheffield maker's marks.
A Flight Barr & Barr cup and saucer, circa 1815-20, with lobed and gadrooned edges, with a distinctive high looping handle pinched with a concentric thread motif and decorated throughout with gilt seaweed; unmarked but see identical shape, G. Sandon, 'Flig
Crown Staffordshire bird figure, stamped to base, and modelled by J.T. Jones. Height 16 cm approx.