Featured Oriental GIANT Plate..Antique or Made to Look Like It?

What have I found here? This is absolutely massive, not something I usually buy as I know what a worm hole oriental pieces are, but for 2 euros I took the risk.

Its very crazed, but the yellowing/discoloration suggests old. Whats really bothering me is this almost frosted effect you can see under the glaze, is this a victim of fake antiquing I hear happens?

If this is genuinely old, 19th century?





The mark is illegible at best (thats not a sticker, seems like part of the galze so it wont come off), but perhaps someone can recognize some of the characters? Its probably the wrong way around lol.




Thanks all!!​

 

Nice looking plate.

The mark's orientation is correct. Looks like a crude Da Qing Qianlong to me. Unfortunately, it might not be too old:

(https://gotheborg.com/marks/20thcenturychina.shtml)

 

Wow-That's a lotta crackle !

 

Even though it is not antique, it is spectacular. There seems to be quite a wild and dramatic story going on in that picture. It would be fun to find out what it all means. An old legend or something from religious books..? I wonder if there is an original this is copied from.

 

Hmmm...wonder who here might be versed in mythology ?

 

Oh bother! A prime example of why I don't dabble in oriental blue and white antique looking objects. That crackling did raise some alarm bells for me, perhaps I should have listened.

Disappointed with most of my purchases in the end, but of course still gorgeous! The sheer size of it. I would love to know if there is anything about the story we can find out! I love the face peeping out of the cracked pot.

 

Sometimes I'll buy stuff if it's cheap enough,just to share and learn.It's fun getting feedback,and not too humbling if you don't act like a expert horses ass.

 

I mean this plate was 2 euros, so no harm done. I just don't like spending money on future disappointments, not a good investment I find! I spent 22 euros total on the ceramics, and the 2 euro german vase with a chip and a hole is the only antique here. Live and learn! Stick to Europe

 

This story?
https://storiestogrowby.org/story/sima-guang-breaking-vat-chinese-stories-english/