Chinese Qing Doucai mandarin duck motif porcelain plate. Shallow curvature flaring upward to form the rim, with a slightly raised footing. The rim has a double blue ring around the inner edge and all adorned with hand-painted floral design, depicting variegated flower blooms, foliage, and amongst peace water Lishui with mandarin ducks. Doucai means a combination of underglaze cobalt blue outlines and enamels added on top of the fired glaze, within the outlines. This glazing technique was invented during the Qing, Yongzheng period but are mostly related to the Qing. The blue elements of the design were painted under the glaze. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant finish that was applied by a meticulous glaze craftsman.
The under base bear a reign mark, a vertical six underglazed blue script characters reign mark, enclosed within double fine rings, Made in The Years of Yongzheng Reign Period of Great Qing Dynasty. Measurements: Height: 1 5/8" Diameter: 8"PROVENANCE: From the collections of Dan Peters (1946 - Present), of South Atlanta-Georgia, private collector.
A retired engineer and Christian School Administrator, has had the heart of a missionary to serve in many foreign countries aiding in building orphanages and hospitals in Russia, Romania, Ukraine, and other Asian countries. His present work is in Lima Peru. There he is using his talents to help develop safe drinking water and establish sanitary conditions inside the hospital. He is the parent to 16 children most of which are adopted from various countries. His worldwide travels have allowed him to enjoy the ability to collect treasures, some of his collection will be sold at auction to help raise funds for his ongoing work in Peru. The collections of Mr. Dan Peters are presented and offered up for auction. ON DAY-1: From Lot-61 through Lot-85. ON DAY-2: from Lot-270 through Lot-291.