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A rare Chinese blue and white porcelain 'Carp and dragon' plate, KangXi period, about 1690-1710. Handpainted scene illustrates myth of the Dragon Gate. Painted in strong tones of cobalt blue with a ferocious dragon raising itself up from a turbulent sea, it's mouth open and extending a scaly clawed arm towards a carp that is attempting to leap above the waters surface, if succeds to pass river rapids can transform into dragon. It symbolises success as consequence of hard work, used also to indicate success in Chinese Civil Service. The border is decorated with sea waves. Underglaze blue KangXi mark on the base.

Dimensions: height - 2,5 cm, diameter - 22,7 cm. Weight: 333 g.

Conditions report: 
Plate in perfect condition. Minor firing faults (mostly on the base), few scratches to the glaze. Tiny chip or firing fault to the foot-rim. No chips, no cracks, no hairlines, no restorations. UV and strong white light tested. 

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Very good condition, see description - 2.5×22.7×22.7 cm

A Chinese plate, dish - Perfect condition - Blue and white - Porcelain - Dragon and carp plate - China - Qing dynasty, early Kangxi (1661-1722) period, late 17th century

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