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A PAIR OF POWDER-BLUE GROUND AND GILT-DECORATED DISHES
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, early 18th century
27,2 cm diam each
Provenance: Naples, Villa della Floridiana, Museo Duca di Martina, Placido de Sangro (1829-1891) collection.
inv. nn. 4214, ….
The motif of a basket holding different kinds of flowers which appears as the main decoration on these large dishes, is a symbol of abundance and a wish for prosperity. It had a great popularity during the Kangxi period, much appreciated also for export porcelain.
