IMPORTANTAND RARE DISH WITH LILIESAND SINGING BIRD.
Origin: China. Dynasty: Qing dynasty. Kangxi period (1661-1722). Technique: Porcelain painted in redAnd green with enamel, medallions in wucai. Description: The dish hasA high rim outswinging towards the lip. In the well it is decorated with flowering liliesAndA songbird sitting underneath.AboveA red sunAndA pair of butterflies. On the rim four curved cartouches with the 'sanduo', the Three Fruits of Abundance: peach, pomegranate, Buddha-hand lemon, here supplemented by lychee. Two leaf borders on the outside of the rim. Measurement: Height 5.8cm, ? 27.3cm. Seal: UnderneathA wide, concave foot ringAnd inA wide double ringA six-part mark in underglaze blue: Da Qing Kangxi nian zhi. Condition B. Lip on the outsideA little bit chipped. Rim polished.