Lot 595. A famille verte charger, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722). Diameter 37,5 cm. Estimate 1 732 € / 2 117 €. Lot sold 3 108 €. © Bukowskis

With a broad flat, scalloped rim, painted with a ground of wickerwork in red with eight roundels formed by a flying crane. In between the roundels are half – ruyi motifs and semicircular panels with flowers, positioned opposite each other. The crane itself is an auspicious symbol, representing longevity and wisdom. The reverse of the dish shows three camellia flower sprays in green and red and the base is marked with an artemisia leaf in under glaze blue within a double circle. The center with a scene from the “Romance of the Western Chamber”.