Bidspirit auction | Chinese Kangxi Blue & White

Chinese Kangxi Blue & White Porcelain Battle Basin - Large Chinese blue and white porcelain basin or large dish, Kangxi period. The center and the petal-shaped panels along the rim decorated with equestrian battle scenes. Encased along the rim with alternating striped, chevron, and fret-work grounds. With a six-character Chenghua mark surrounded by double circle in underglaze blue along the underside. The scene depicted is from part three of ”The Romance of the Western Chamber, ” where General Du is in combat with Sun while he attacks the Temple of Pujiu. Provenance: Christie's, London, ”Chinese Ceramics and Chinese Export Ceramics and Works of Art, ” 18 June 2002, Lot 296; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Diameter: 15 in x depth: 3 1/4 in. Condition: Small frits and chip to the rim and footrim. No cracks or restorations.