Reference: 10001
A Qianlong periode (1735-1796) dinner plate and saucer with palm tree decoration from the Nanking Cargo, 18th century, 1752, Jingdezhen, China.
Blue and white
Dimensions: 23.5 cm. diameter (dinner plate), 12 cm. diameter (saucers).
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These blue and white dinner plate and saucer are produced in the Qianlong period (1735-1796). The dinner plate shows a serene Chinese landscape with a pagoda surrounded by a garden with a prominent tree and a willow tree. On the left of the centre some rocks are displayed. The border is decorated with fine floral motifs. Complementing this, the saucer is decorated with palm trees and a large flower. The back has a capuchin brown ground.
Originating from the Nanking Cargo, these pieces have a storied past. In 1752, the Dutch VOC Ship 'The Geldermalsen' met its fate in the South Chinese Sea en route from Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) to Batavia (Jakarta, Indonesia), sinking close to Nanking. Among the cargo lost were an array of ceramics such as plates, bowls, dishes, cups, saucers, vases, teapots, and personal belongings of the crew. In 1985, Michael Hatcher's expedition uncovered the sunken ship and its precious cargo. Remarkably, the porcelain retained its condition despite resting on the ocean floor for over two centuries. This preservation was due to the substantial amount of tea in the cargo that buried the porcelain serving as a protective layer against the corrosive effects of the seawater. In 1985 the porcelain and other treasuries of the Nanking cargo were auctioned at Christie’s, Amsterdam.
Provenance: Christie’s Amsterdam 28th of April 1986, ‘The Nanking Cargo Chinese export porcelain and gold and European glass and stoneware’, lot 5976 and 5256.
A Qianlong periode (1735-1796) dinner plate and saucer with palm tree decoration from the Nanking Cargo, 18th century, 1752, Jingdezhen, China.
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Dimensions: 23.5 cm. diameter (dinner plate), 12 cm. diameter (saucers).
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