A Pair of Massive Chinese Export Blue and White 'Peacock' Pattern Chargers Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period

Property of an Important Midwestern Collection
A Pair of Massive Chinese Export Blue and White 'Peacock' Pattern Chargers
Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period

each sturdily potted, painted in the center with a central blossoming peony sprig enclosed by eight radiating panels decorated with aster, lotus, peony and prunus blooms, the everted rim painted with peacocks and shaped cartouches reserved on a ground of scrolling foliage
diameter 21¾ in.; 55.5 cm

Condition Report:
Both with scattered frits and chips to the rim, and sections of the rim polished as a result. One charger with a flake chip restuck to the rim measuring approx. 7/8 in. at 10 o'clock. Overall with minor wear to the surface and minor firing imperfections. The base of both with mounts intended for wall hanging, and not removed for inspection.