{"product_id":"antique-chinese-export-canton-blue-white-porcelain-platter-19th-century","title":"Antique Chinese Export Canton Blue \u0026 White Porcelain Platter, 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnnihilate the landfill, anchor your Thanksgiving spread with two centuries of history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the real deal — a hand-painted Chinese Export Canton platter that likely sailed into Boston Harbor sometime in the mid-1800s. Classic cobalt landscape with pagodas, mountains, sailboat, and the signature three-arch bridge. The crosshatch diaper border and canted corners are textbook Canton. She's seen some dinner parties: minor rim chips, surface scratching, and honest age-related wear to the unglazed foot. Still holds court beautifully on a wall or table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D'Beetle Difference • Authentic Canton Iconography: Hand-painted scene features all the hallmarks: pagoda, teahouse with figure, willow trees, sampan, and the distinctive triple-arch bridge. Crosshatch diaper border with wave\/rain pattern inner band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Generous Serving Size: Measures approximately 14 inches long by 11 inches wide with classic octagonal canted corners. Substantial enough to anchor a holiday table or make a statement on a plate wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 19th Century Provenance: Unglazed foot ring shows characteristic aged patina and kiln grit consistent with Qing Dynasty export production. No maker's mark, typical of period Canton ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D'Beetle Estate Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48450727313597,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/7282\/7837\/files\/Photoroom_20260915_135108.jpg?v=1789494964","url":"https:\/\/dbeetles.com\/products\/antique-chinese-export-canton-blue-white-porcelain-platter-19th-century","provider":"D'Beetle | 260 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138","version":"1.0","type":"link"}