Blue and White Qing Dynasty Ship Dish

A rare blue and white 'ship' dish Qing dynasty, Kangxi period…
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A rare blue and white 'ship' dish Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period circa 1710, painted with a central medallion of a schooner fully rigged with flags and undersail, encircled around the well and broad flared rim with diaper panels interspersed with boys among scrolling lotus, seal mark, wood stand, 27 cm diameter,. Provenance: W. van Halm, London, 24 July 1999, Compare with a similar dish in the Hodroff Collection, illustrated by D.S. Howard, The Choice of the Private Trader, 1994, no 13, p.46, Hodroff Collection, illus by D.S. Howard, The Choice of the Private Trader, 1994, no 13, p.46, 1999/7/24 W. Van Halm. Provenance: The Collection of the late Bjarne Nielsen

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • Diaper Motif - The diaper motif is a repeating geometric pattern in decorative arts that consists of small diamond or lozenge shapes arranged in a grid. The pattern is often used as a background or border on textiles, ceramics, metalwork, and other decorative items. It can be found in a variety of cultures and historical periods, and is often used in formal or ornamental designs. The name "diaper" comes from the pattern's resemblance to the criss-crossed fabric of a baby's diaper.

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