CLEIJ ORIENTAL ART Specializing in Chinese and Japanese porcelain and ceramic works of art from the 17th and 18th century

CLEIJ ORIENTAL ART
Specializing in Chinese and Japanese porcelain and ceramic works of art from the 17th and 18th century

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Polychromes

During the reign of the Chinese emperor Kangxi (1662-1722) a number of new polychrome palettes were developed for use on export porcelain. Several of these styles have been employed throughout most of the 18th century. Well known is the Imari style, to which a separate section of the gallery is devoted. Another style, typical for the Kangxi era, is Famille Verte, with dominant green enameled colors. The various palettes were also combined, giving rise to Verte-Imari or even Verte-Noire-Imari. In addition to these highly polychrome styles, palettes were developed which focused on a single color, such as Encre de Chine and Iron Red and Gilt (Rouge de Fer). Regardless of the palette employed, polychrome pieces belong to the most desired examples of Chinese export porcelain. Please click on the thumbnail for additional pictures and information about an item.


Chinese Polychrome lidded jug with blossoms Kangxi, circa 1700 $620	Rose-Imari plate with river scene Qianlong, circa 1760 $295	Iron Red and Gilt teacup and saucer Yongzheng, circa 1730 $290	Chinese polychrome jar Kangxi, 17th century $395	Chinese Mandarin saucer with figures Qianlong, circa 1750 $225

Chinese Verte-Imari plate with peonies Qianlong, circa 1740 $195	Chinese Iron Red and Gilt teapot Qianlong, circa 1750 $795	Cafe au Lait cup and saucer with Iron Red and Gilt highlights Kangxi/Yongzheng, circa 1720 $325	Small Chinese Famille Verte vase Kangxi, circa 1700 $245	Chinese Iron Red and Gilt teacup and saucer Kangxi, circa 1720 $215

Fine Encre de Chine teacup and saucer Yongzheng, circa 1725 $325	Chinese Famille Verte plate Kangxi, circa 1700 $295	Chinese Verte-Imari bowl with peonies Qianlong, circa 1740 $235

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