Chinese Tang-Song Dynasty (618-1279) blue & white small plate, 124 mm. During Tang Dynasty one of the famous white ware production sites in Northern China was Gongyi (previously called GongXian) in Henan. Gongyi kiln also produced the first under glaze blue and white ware. They were experimental in nature and mainly for the overseas market and production volume was small. The motifs were mainly simplified floral or Islamic geometric form. Blue and white wares were produced for the middle- east market and interest was short-lived. Production only resumed during the Yuan Dynasty and interestingly, the main market was again the Middle East. This Chinese under glaze blue & white small plate was probably made during Tang Yuan Dynasty (618-1279). It is decorated with Islamic geometric lines. This plate is in excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter: 4.75 in. = 124 mm. 1.25 in. tall = 27 mm; Weight: 8.10 oz. = 220 g; Condition: Excellent, without any chips or repairs. Color: White, blue
Condition Excellent, without any chips or repairs.
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 1000
Orignal: Yes