Dish with stylized flower scrolls

Art Historical Context

This elegant dish, featuring stylized flower scrolls in underglaze cobalt blue, the masterful porcelain production of Jingdezhen, China's renowned ceramics capital, during the Kang period (1662–1722) of the Qing dynasty.ed in the 18th century its café-au-lait glaze—a warm, milky-brown hue achieved through precise firing techniques—provides a subtle backdrop that highlights the intricate blue motifs. With a diameter of just 8½ inches, it was likely used for serving delicacies or as a decorative item in elite households. Jingdezhen ware reached new heights under Emperor Kangxi, whose patronage ...