1960s Large Famille Noire Style Chinese Porcelain Bowls, Black Ground Floral - Set of 4

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A striking set of four large Chinese porcelain bowls in the famille noire style, each featuring a deep black ground … Read more A striking set of four large Chinese porcelain bowls in the famille noire style, each featuring a deep black ground densely layered with vibrant floral enamel work in soft pinks, greens, blues, and yellow. The contrast between the saturated black field and the finely detailed blossoms gives these an immediate presence — they read as decorative objects as much as functional forms.

At 7.5 inches in diameter, the scale is larger than the more commonly found rice bowls, lending them a stronger visual weight and making them particularly effective for display. The pattern carries continuously around each form, with a lively, almost painterly quality that holds up beautifully at both distance and close range.

All four bowls are a matched set and bear a “Made in China 09” factory mark to the underside, consistent with mid-20th century export production, likely dating to the 1960s.

They work especially well grouped together, but are equally compelling used individually — on a shelf, console, or as part of a layered tabletop. The black ground allows them to anchor a space while the enamel decoration keeps the overall effect light and animated. See less