A massive Chinese blue and white reverse-decorated 'dragon' charger with bronze mounts, Chuxiu Gong Zhi mark, Guangxu

Dia.: 71,7 cm (excl. mounts)

Provenance:
- A private Belgian collection. 
- Acquired from a German family in 2011. 
- The collection of the German noble family Schubert of Henninger-Bräu AG, Frankfurt, since multiple generations (by repute).

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Ref.:
- Sotheby's, New York, September 2023, 2016, lot 569, for a comparable green-enameled, blue and white example, most likely from the same group. (sold USD 228.600) (link)
- A related dish with yellow dragons on a dark blue ground, Guangxu mark and period, is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum - Miscellaneous Enamelled Porcelains, Plain Tricoloured Porcelains, Shanghai, 2009, p. 81, no. 65.

The Chuxiu Gong Zhi seal mark on this charger reads 'made for the Palace of Gathered Elegance'. Built in the 18th year of Ming Emperor Yongle in 1420, the Palace was residence of concubines during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was renovated to celebrate Cixi's 50th birthday in 1884, and it is likely that this group of chargers where made around that time.

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Condition: (UV-checked)
- Generally in very good condition, with some kiln dust and minor baking flaws.
- Two hairline cracks, each approximately 8 cm long, on both sides of the dragon-head bronze mount.

品相報告：（已用紫外線光檢查）
- 整體品相非常良好，正面幾處小的窯灰和縮釉。
- 銅質龍頭兩側各有一條約 8 釐米的衝線，向內壁延伸。

Hamerprijs incl. commissie: € 61.100