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Vintage Set of Six Chinese Enamelware Plates with Blue and White Koi Fish Design

$594per set

£450.18per set

€539.39per set

CA$846.48per set

A$869.20per set

CHF 494.47per set

MX$11,415.98per set

NOK 5,619.45per set

SEK 5,914.41per set

DKK 4,031.34per set

About the Item

This charming vintage set of six enamelware plates, originating from China, features a delicate blue and white koi fish design. The collection combines the durability and nostalgic character of enameled metal with a decorative motif deeply connected to Asian culture and symbolism. Enamelware is created by applying a layer of glass-like enamel to a metal base. Once fired at high temperatures, the enamel forms a smooth, glossy, and durable surface. This technique made it possible to produce lightweight, practical objects for everyday use while also giving them a strong decorative presence. One of the most beautiful aspects of this set is its blue and white palette. The blue design appears against a light ground with a clean and luminous effect, recalling traditional Chinese porcelain as well as the decoration of household objects created for daily life. The enameled surface reflects light softly, giving the plates a fresh, graphic, and timeless appearance. Each plate is decorated with koi fish, one of the most recognizable and meaningful motifs in Chinese and East Asian culture. Koi symbolize perseverance, strength, resilience, and good fortune. Because they are known for swimming against the current, they have long represented determination and the ability to overcome obstacles. They are also associated with prosperity, longevity, abundance, and transformation. According to an ancient Chinese legend, a carp that successfully swims up the Yellow River and passes through the Dragon Gate can transform into a dragon. For this reason, the koi also represents the effort that leads to success, the overcoming of challenges, and the beginning of a new stage in life. On these plates, the fish seem to move across the blue surface like a small aquatic scene filled with energy and rhythm. Although originally intended for table use, the set has a strong decorative presence beyond its practical function. The circular shape, glossy enamel, and repeated koi motif make the plates especially attractive when displayed together on a wall. They could create a beautiful arrangement in a kitchen, dining room, hallway, entryway, or interior with Asian-inspired objects. The plates can also be arranged on a shelf, console, or bookcase, combined with ceramics, textiles, wood, or bamboo. The blue and white palette allows them to work beautifully in a variety of interiors, from a country house to a contemporary, coastal, or eclectic setting. The collection preserves the particular charm of vintage objects that were created for everyday life but have acquired a new decorative dimension over time. The enamelware contributes durability, memory, and nostalgia, while the koi fish bring history, movement, and symbolism. Together, the six plates become a collection with presence and personality. This set is ideal for anyone who appreciates utilitarian objects with artistic and symbolic value. It can be used for serving or displayed exclusively as wall décor, where the koi motifs can be appreciated as symbols of prosperity, perseverance, and good fortune. Dimensions Large plate W 9.5 in x D 9.5 in x H 1 in Small plate W 8 in x D 8 in x H 1.1 in

Dimensions:
Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 6
Style:
Chinese Export (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Enamel,Enameled
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1980
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Coral Gables, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU10969251995602

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