--- title: "Chinese Blue and White and Iron-Red Scalloped Saucer, Kangxi Period (1662-1722) | Curiosa.com" description: "A small Chinese porcelain saucer featuring a central medallion of a 'Long Eliza' (meiren) figure, surrounded by radiating panels alternating between floral s..." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Product", "name": "Chinese Blue and White and Iron-Red Scalloped Saucer, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)", "description": "A small Chinese porcelain saucer featuring a central medallion of a 'Long Eliza' (meiren) figure, surrounded by radiating panels alternating between floral sprays and dancing boy figures. The decoration utilizes a combination of underglaze blue and overglaze iron-red enamel, a palette often referred to as 'Chinese Imari'. 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The decoration utilizes a combination of underglaze blue and overglaze iron-red enamel, a palette often referred to as 'Chinese Imari'. The rim is molded into a bracketed or scalloped shape and finished with a brown-dressed 'biscuit' edge to protect the glaze from chipping. Compare with other ceramic pieces in the archive: [Chinese Blue & White 'Ginger Jar' Vase, Style of Kangxi Period](https://curiosa.com/archive/ceramics/chinese-minyao-blue-and-white-shan-shui-jarlet), [Mid-century Neoclassical souvenir vase](https://curiosa.com/archive/ceramics/mid-century-neoclassical-souvenir-vase), [Korean Buncheong-style Glazed Stoneware Jar, Joseon Dynasty Type](https://curiosa.com/archive/ceramics/provincial-stoneware-jarlet). ## CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS ### Where This Object Echoes Dutch Republic 1700-1750 The 'Lange Lijzen' motif became a staple of Delftware pottery as Dutch makers attempted to copy these expensive Chinese imports. ### Ritual & Ceremonial Use - • The European tea-drinking ceremony, where such small saucers were used to cool tea poured from small Yixing or porcelain teapots before the invention of the handle. ### Meaning Through Time Qing Dynasty The dancing boy (puer) symbolized the wish for many male heirs, a central tenet of Confucian family values. ## PRODUCTION & FIRING This style of porcelain reflects the transition from the Ming to the Qing Dynasty, specifically the resurgence of the Jingdezhen kilns during the reign of Emperor Kangxi. The 'Long Eliza' and 'Boy' motifs were standardized for the Dutch export market (VOC) between 1680 and 1715, inspired by ... This style of porcelain reflects the transition from the Ming to the Qing Dynasty, specifically the resurgence of the Jingdezhen kilns during the reign of Emperor Kangxi. The 'Long Eliza' and 'Boy' motifs were standardized for the Dutch export market (VOC) between 1680 and 1715, inspired by Japanese Imari wares that had briefly dominated trade during China's civil unrest in the mid-17th century. The scalloped molding was a technically difficult technique produced by pressing thin porcelain into shaped molds before firing at approximately 1300 degrees Celsius. Read full story ## SCARCITY Uncommon 70-80% Common Legendary Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples. Rarity 5/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 21 ceramics items at rarity 5 or higher. ### Typical Characteristics - Limited production - Named makers - Growing collector demand ### AUTHENTICITY CONFIDENCE High (70% confidence) #### Confidence Factors - Correct shade of underglaze cobalt blue for the late 17th century - Presence of age-appropriate 'muslin' texture in the glaze - Rim dressing and molding technique align with documented export wares [How does authenticity detection work?](/fake-art-detection) ## CERAMICIST'S ASSESSMENT Asian Art Specialist East Asian Art Expert The palette, iconography, and molding are highly consistent with late 17th-century Kangxi export porcelain, though a view of the base is required for 95% certainty. ### KEY EVIDENCE - 1 Bracketed/scalloped rim molding typical of 1690-1720 production - 2 Cobalt blue saturation shows 'heaping and piling' effects typical of the Kangxi period - 3 Iron-red enamel exhibits the characteristic matte orange-red hue of the period - 4 V-shaped footrim (presumed) would further confirm this dating ### UNCERTAINTIES - • Later 19th-century Samson or Japanese reproductions can mimic this palette, requiring a physical check of the paste transparency. ### WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY - → Provide a high-resolution photo of the base to examine the footrim and any possible marks - → Hold the piece up to a light source to check for the characteristic green-white translucency of Kangxi paste COLLECTOR GLOSSARY (2 terms) ## CONDITION & GRADE Good (Professional Grade) ### Grading breakdown The primary value is preserved in the lack of major cracks or hairlines, though the rim fritting is expected for this specific molded form. ### Condition Small chips or 'fritting' are visible along the scalloped rim; the iron-red enamel shows minor surface abrasion consistent with 300 years of stacking wear. ## CERAMICS MARKET VALUE $250 - $450 Updated: May 10, 2026 How we estimate value ### Who buys this Specialist collectors of Chinese export porcelain and connoisseurs of 'Blue and White' wares from the Kangxi period. ### What increases value - • Vibrancy of the iron-red enamel - • Complexity of the radiating panel decoration - • Integrity of the scalloped rim molding ### What lowers value - • Hairline cracks hidden in the molded flutes - • Excessive wear to the central figure's face ### What makes top-tier examples - • Gilding still intact (this example appears to have lost most gilding) - • Unbroken provenance to a known shipwreck or major collection ### Grade & condition Chips on the rim and surface scratches to the enamels are the primary condition detractors. ### Rarity & demand Uncommon Moderate demand Moderate liquidity [Browse similar ceramics objects](/archive/ceramics) For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal. ## FROM THE CABINET OF [R2 ](/cabinet/r2d2) [ ### r2d2 ](/cabinet/r2d2) Wonderseeker • 4 items [View Full Cabinet](/cabinet/r2d2) ### COMMENTS No comments yet. 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