Early 18th century, 1722-35
Yongzheng Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
d: 16 cm
Good condition: significant rim fritting, one 7 mm chip. No hairlines.
Previously purchased from R&G McPherson Antiques (London, UK)

Having lasted only 13 years, the Yongzheng reign nonetheless saw production of many elegant wares. The reserved, introspective landscape scene painted on this dish is very typical of the Yongzheng pathos...

Late 16th century, ca. 1580-90
Wanli Period, Ming Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
d: 51 cm / 20 in
Professional restoration. Hard to determine what was fixed, but I think a piece has been re-stuck, and several hairlines covered
From a Northern California private collection

Monumental at 51 cm in diameter, this charger is among the largest "Kraak" type wares ever recorded...

Ca. 1700 – 1720
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
d: 15.5 cm / 6.1 in
Basically perfect condition, typical fritting to rim
From a Dutch private collection

Women often represent an aesthetic ideal in Chinese art. In particular, early 18th century Chinese portrayals of women feature willowy, svelte beauties–at once wistfully gracefully, and at once sensuous...

Mid-late 19th century
Tongzhi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
h: 43 cm / 17 in
Crazing / glaze lines to bottom, restoration touch-ups to bird necks and some lizard legs
From a East Coast, USA estate

Late 16th century, ca. 1580-1600
Wanli Period, Ming Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
d: 20 cm
Nearly perfect condition: one chip, some fritting
From a Dutch collection

This mid-sized Kraak dish features some of the best quality painting and glazing I've personally seen. Its molded foliated shape is quite delicate and thin.

ca. 1710 – 1720
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with famille verte enamels
l: 17.7cm, w: 17.8 cm
Nearly perfect condition, just one chip to edge and some fritting
From a Boston, MA estate

The “precious antiques” motif painted in the center, with the Buddhist treasures border, is very typical of Kangxi porcelain and Ming-Qing ceramics in general. However, the shape is what makes this piece unique...

Early 18th century, ca. 1710-20
Late Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
d: 21.1 cm
Basically perfect condition, just two tiny fleabites to rim
From a Dutch collection

Made in the late years of the Kangxi period, this plate illustrates a scene from the Romance of the Western Chamber, depicting a courtship moment between Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying. The blue is of a lighter, more wistful shade.

Early 18th century, ca. 1700-1710
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
h: 23 cm, d: 8.5 cm (at widest point)
Mouth and footrim ground for silver mounting, otherwise perfect.
From a Belgian collection

This vase is larger than typical Kangxi silver mounted wares, and stands at 23 cm tall. Marked with a "yu" or "jade" mark, it is solidly potted and finely glazed...

Late 16th century, ca. 1580-1600
Wanli Period, Ming Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
d: 20 cm
Nearly perfect condition: one chip, some fritting
From a Dutch collection

This mid-sized Kraak dish features some of the best quality painting and glazing I've personally seen. Its molded foliated shape is quite delicate and thin.

Late 19th century – early 20th century, ca. 1890-1910
Guangxu Period, Qing Dynasty / Republic period
Porcelain with famille rose enamels
h: 45.6 cm / 18 inches
Perfect condition
From a Carmel, CA estate

The rooster has the distinction of being the only bird in the Chinese 12 zodiac cycle...

15 / 16th Century
Ming Dynasty
Porcelain with Longquan celadon glaze
h: 21.4 cm, d (at widest point): 19 cm
bottom drilled, neck reduced, natural crazing around body
From a Santa Cruz, CA estate

The neck of this vase likely suffered some damage in the past and was reduced as a “fix.” Nonetheless, this is a interesting piece with lovely incised/carved designs imitation floral and cloud formations...

ca. 1700 – 1710
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
d: 20.7 cm
Very good condition: Two small chips to edge, fritting.
From a London, UK collection

This plate belongs to a class of valued blue and whites made in the mid-late Kangxi period, and thereafter never again.

In general, the cobalt used before the Kangxi period tend to be brilliant and intense if imported (e.g...