FINE ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED 18th CENTURY CHINESE KANGXI IMARI PORCELAIN ROSE WATER SPRINKLER WITH ISLAMIC SILVER NECK AND FOOTED BASE (both of which was added at a
later date).
Chinese
early 18th Century Famille Rosewater Sprinkler made for the Islamic /
Middle Eastern Market with silver metal work to the top in the
form of a screwed sprinkler, made during the reign of the Emperor Kangxi (4 May 1654 – 20 December 1722). Chinese porcelain producers developed new types of
decorations in the early 18th century, Chinese Imari being one of them.
It is characterized by a combination of underglaze blue and overglaze
red and gold. Details are sometimes in black and green enamels. This
development was a reaction to the success of Japanese Imari porcelain
with a similar color scheme. Sometimes Chinese imitations are direct
copies of Japanese examples but more often Chinese Imari is decorated
with typical Chinese motifs that are closely related to the
underglaze-blue patterns of the period. However, the use of red and gold
makes Chinese Imari more lavish. Landscapes, flowering plants, birds
and mythical creatures are recurring motifs. Depictions of humans are
less frequent and apart from armorial pieces, European designs are quite
rare. The shapes fit into the normal export assortment. Chinese Imari was not only in demand in the West, but also in south-east Asia, India, and the Ottoman Empire.
The sprinkler measures approximately 19.5 cm (including base and neck) and 8.9
cm wide at the widest.
Condition:
It is in good antique condition with normal wear commensurate with age and use.
Some chipping on the bottom. Please examine the photos for condition prior to
purchase as these are an important part of the description and condition
report.
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