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Precious antique Chinese Nonya or Nyona porcelain rice bowl with octagonal rim. White backdrop showing a whimsical butterfly and geometric …
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Precious antique Chinese Nonya or Nyona porcelain rice bowl with octagonal rim. White backdrop showing a whimsical butterfly and geometric design. Inner bowl is a bright turquoise blue. Measures 6 1/4" wide x 2 1/4" tall. Excellent condition, showing typical wear for old age. Obvious wear and aging to glaze, no major chips, cracks, or repairs. Stamp at base.
Chinese Famille Rose Nonya or Nyonya ware bowls are also known as "treasure bowls". This type of porcelain is characterized by it's pale or soft colors, often including pink. Nyonya ware specifically refers to the porcelain produced for the Peranakan Chinese communities in Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. These bowls often feature bright colors and floral motifs, as seen here and were used for special occasions and family meals.
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- Dimensions
- 6.25ʺW × 6.25ʺD × 2.25ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Turquoise
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