
A Rare Doucai 'riverscape' Dish
KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1662-1722)
This exceptional doucai porcelain dish exemplifies the refined aesthetic standards of the Kangxi period, when imperial kilns at Jingdezhen achieved technical mastery in underglaze blue and overglaze enameling. The riverscape composition demonstrates the sophisticated pictorial traditions of literati painting translated onto ceramic ware, while the six character mark within a double circle authenticates its production during the reign of the Kangxi emperor from 1662 to 1722. The doucai technique, which combines underglaze blue outlines with delicate overglaze enamel washes, represents one of the most prestigious achievements in Chinese porcelain manufacture and reflects the high level of craftsmanship demanded by the imperial court.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Christie's
🔨 Auction Lot
Important Chinese Art
March 26, 2026
Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000
Sold: $114,300
Lot 626
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