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CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD PORCELAIN SPOONS (PAIR)
Era: Republic Period (1912-1949)
Style: Export Porcelain with Figure Studies
OVERVIEW:
A fine pair …
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CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD PORCELAIN SPOONS (PAIR)
Era: Republic Period (1912-1949)
Style: Export Porcelain with Figure Studies
OVERVIEW:
A fine pair of Chinese export porcelain spoons featuring delicate hand-painted scenes depicting figures in traditional garden settings. These pieces exemplify the refined artistic style and exceptional craftsmanship characteristic of early 20th-century Chinese export porcelain.
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Length: 5.70 inches (14.5 cm)
• Bowl Width: 1.81 inches (4.6 cm)
• Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm)
• Material: Fine porcelain
• Origin: China
• Period: Republic Period
DESIGN ELEMENTS:
• Painted Scenes:
- Seated figures in traditional dress
- Garden landscapes with foliage
- Flowering plants and natural elements
- Individual composition on each spoon
• Color Palette:
- White porcelain ground
- Green botanical details
- Coral/red figure garments
- Subtle landscape elements
- Gold trim accents
• Technical Features:
- Fine hand-painted decoration
- Delicate brushwork
- Precise figure rendering
- Clear glaze finish
- Chinese calligraphic inscription visible on one spoon
CONDITION:
Very Good Vintage Condition
• Original unrestored state
• Some expected age-appropriate wear
• Minor manufacturing imperfections (glaze blisters) to reverse
• Slight fading to painted decoration
• No major chips or cracks noted
MARKS:
• Chinese characters present on one spoon
• Characteristic of Republic Period marking style
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
These spoons represent the continued tradition of fine Chinese export porcelain during the Republic Period, when Chinese artisans created wares specifically for Western markets while maintaining traditional artistic elements and techniques.
DECORATIVE SUGGESTIONS:
• Display in vitrine or cabinet
• Asian porcelain collection
• Decorative wall mounting
• Specialty serving pieces
• Collector's showcase items
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- Dimensions
- 2ʺW × 2ʺD × 6ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- CONDITION: Very Good Vintage Condition • Original unrestored state • Some expected age-appropriate wear • Minor manufacturing imperfections (glaze blisters) … moreCONDITION: Very Good Vintage Condition • Original unrestored state • Some expected age-appropriate wear • Minor manufacturing imperfections (glaze blisters) to reverse • Slight fading to painted decoration • No major chips or cracks noted less
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