{"product_id":"a-large-and-striking-chinese-imari-style-porcelain-punch-bowl-14-diameter-decorated-with-panel-landscapes-peonies-and-chrysanthemums-in-cobalt-iron-red-and-gold-fitted-hardwood-stand-included-20th-century-export-ware-in-excellent-condition","title":"Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Charger — Figural \u0026 Dragon Decoration, Turquoise Ground, Seal Mark, 20th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA decorative and richly painted Chinese porcelain charger, 12 inches in diameter, decorated in the famille verte palette against a distinctive turquoise-blue ground. The piece is a strong example of the figural and narrative decorative tradition that has long made Chinese export porcelain so sought after by Western collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe interior is arranged in a classic medallion-and-panel composition. The central roundel depicts an elegant court scene — a robed female figure standing before a garden pavilion with rockwork and plantings — enclosed within a shaped cloud border. Surrounding this are alternating panels of additional figural scenes showing scholars, attendants, and outdoor activities, separated by a vibrant ground densely filled with writhing dragons, lotus flowers, and stylized clouds in yellow, green, and orange against the turquoise field. The wide border carries a geometric diaper pattern interspersed with further floral and figural reserves. The back is decorated with scattered iron-red and green floral sprigs and carries a red seal mark in the Chinese style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA retailer's label from Duncan Robertson Limited is present on the base — a well-known Canadian fine china and gift retailer — placing this piece firmly in the mid-to-late 20th century export trade. The plate is in excellent condition, free of chips or cracks, and displays beautifully on the included black lacquer stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAn attractive and colourful display piece with genuine decorative character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Cross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41578766565509,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/4050\/3941\/files\/batch_IMG_8711.jpg?v=1775838742","url":"https:\/\/william-cross.com\/products\/a-large-and-striking-chinese-imari-style-porcelain-punch-bowl-14-diameter-decorated-with-panel-landscapes-peonies-and-chrysanthemums-in-cobalt-iron-red-and-gold-fitted-hardwood-stand-included-20th-century-export-ware-in-excellent-condition","provider":"William Cross","version":"1.0","type":"link"}