Antique Chinese Blue White Porcelain Sanskrit Mantra Bowl – Ming Qing Dynasty

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Rare Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Sanskrit Mantra Bowl – Ming to Qing Dynasty (17th–18th Century)

Elevate your collection … Read more Rare Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Sanskrit Mantra Bowl – Ming to Qing Dynasty (17th–18th Century)

Elevate your collection with this exceptional and highly collectible antique Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl. Dating back to the transitional period between the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty (circa 17th to 18th century), this rare vessel is a magnificent piece of sacred monastic export ware, historically linked to maritime trade and Buddhist spiritual practices.

Sacred Art & Historical Significance:
Sanskrit Mantra Inscriptions: The exterior of the bowl features hand-painted vertical columns of ancient Sanskrit characters (often referred to as Lantsa or Ranjana script). These sacred mantras were traditionally brushed onto temple wares as a form of spiritual blessing, protection, and devotion, making this piece highly sought after by collectors of East Asian Buddhist art

.Classic Folk Kiln Craftsmanship: Likely produced in the historic southern kilns (such as Zhangzhou/Swatow wares) or Jingdezhen, the bowl exhibits a distinct thick stoneware body, an unglazed rustic foot rim showing rich iron oxidation spots, and a soft grayish-celadon tinted glaze with underglaze cobalt-blue tones typical of the era.

Dimensions:
Width (Diameter): 13.5 cm (Approx. 5.3 inches)
Height: 6 cm (Approx. 2.4 inches)

Condition Report (Important for Collectors):
This is an authentic, centuries-old antique item. It remains in highly stable and beautifully preserved condition.

Features original kiln imperfections including natural iron spots (firing dots) in the glaze, adding to its undeniable vintage character.
Exhibits a subtle, minor hairline craze near the rim, completely consistent with its ancient age and historical use. No major structural damage, repairs, or heavy chips. (Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the description)

A timeless investment piece for connoisseurs of antique Chinese ceramics, Tibetan Buddhism artifacts, and Asian maritime trade history See less