Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Narrative Scene Brush Washer

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This is a highly detailed, large-scale vintage porcelain brush washer (or shallow basin), crafted in the classic Famille Rose (Fencai) … Read more This is a highly detailed, large-scale vintage porcelain brush washer (or shallow basin), crafted in the classic Famille Rose (Fencai) style. The interior of the bowl is spectacularly decorated with a complex, hand-painted narrative scene featuring a multitude of figures.

The scene depicts a lively gathering within a traditional Chinese courtyard and pavilion setting. It includes a central figure seated at a desk, surrounded by attendants, scholars, warriors, and female figures in flowing robes. The architecture is rendered with detailed tiled roofs, pillars, and balustrades, while elements of nature like trees and rocks frame the composition. The rim features a decorative border of scrolling vines, stylized ruyi clouds, and yellow blossoms on a green ground. The exterior of the bowl is decorated with delicate sprigs of yellow flowers.

The base bears a six-character apocryphal reign mark in underglaze blue reading "Da Qing Kang Xi Nian Zhi" (Made in the Kangxi Reign of the Great Qing). This visually rich and intricate piece is a stunning example of narrative porcelain and makes a striking display piece or centerpiece.

Dimensions:

Height: 8 cm (approx. 3.15 inches)

Diameter: 27 cm (approx. 10.63 inches) See less