A famille verte charger, China, Kangxi period, artemisia leaf mark, 34,5 cm diameter (restorations)
A famille verte charger, China, Kangxi period, artemisia leaf mark, 34,5 cm diameter (restorations)
Restorations: presence of a dark yellow filler to some areas of the rim, probably to cover up some chips or firing imperfections. Some areas of the rim have also been repainted in white
Some surface scratches
Some firing imperfections
Some wear to the enamels (especially to the dark purple colour) and the gilding
Presence of a few chips, especially to the rim
Some areas of the rim are not glazed anymore