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Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art Object Details
![Famille verte dish for the South East Asian market, China, Kangxi, circa 1660 [thumbnail]](/i/items/AA61-1_1-thb-s-2.jpg "Famille verte dish for the South East Asian market, China, Kangxi, circa 1660 [thumbnail]")
![Famille verte dish for the South East Asian market (bottom), China, Kangxi, circa 1660 [thumbnail]](/i/items/AA61-1_2-thb-s-2.jpg "Famille verte dish for the South East Asian market (bottom), China, Kangxi, circa 1660 [thumbnail]")
![Famille verte dish for the South East Asian market (detail), China, Kangxi, circa 1660 [thumbnail]](/i/items/AA61-1_3-thb-s-2.jpg "Famille verte dish for the South East Asian market (detail), China, Kangxi, circa 1660 [thumbnail]")
Famille verte dish for the South East Asian market China, Kangxi, circa 1660
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The dish is of circular form with a central design of a peony amidst other floral sprays. The cavetto split into six Kraak style panels of peaches surrounded by a floral rim. There is a spurious six-character Chenghua mark to the base.
Dimensions
36cm diameter
Condition
There are two hairline cracks to the rim, which have been reinforced by a restorer. There are some small chips to the rim that have been filled. There is some rim fritting. Otherwise the dish has some rubbing to the enamels, but is overall in good condition.
Note
The peony and the peach together are symbols of wealth and rank with long life.
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