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Presenting a visually stunning and richly decorated vintage porcelain bowl, which features a striking contrast between its interior and exterior …
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Presenting a visually stunning and richly decorated vintage porcelain bowl, which features a striking contrast between its interior and exterior palettes.
The exterior is vibrantly enameled in the Falangcai (Famille Rose) palette. Against a dense, iron-red scrolling vine background, large, stylized lotus flowers in shades of purple, pink, and blue are beautifully painted. The lower section of the exterior features classic underglaze blue scrollwork, and the foot is decorated with a geometric ochre band.
The interior offers a striking contrast, painted entirely in underglaze cobalt blue. The center features a roundel containing a stylized floral bloom and scrolling leaves. The cavetto (inner walls) is decorated with the "Eight Buddhist Emblems" (Ba Jixiang), including the twin fish, the endless knot, and the parasol, all surrounded by a continuous ruyi cloud border at the rim.
Provenance: The base is highly documented. It features a blue six-character seal mark reading "大清乾隆年製" (Made in the Great Qing Qianlong Period) and a prominent gold circular sticker that reads "SOTHEBY'S HONG KONG, 177, APRIL 2003". This indicates the bowl was cataloged and sold at a Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong in 2003, making it a fantastic collector's item with a documented auction history.
Dimensions:
Height: 6.5 cm (2.6 inches)
Diameter: 13 cm (5.1 inches)
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- Dimensions
- 5.1ʺW × 5.1ʺD × 2.6ʺH
- Styles
- Qing
- Traditional
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Enamel
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition. The highly detailed interior and exterior decorations are well-preserved and glossy. There is minor surface wear consistent … moreGood vintage condition. The highly detailed interior and exterior decorations are well-preserved and glossy. There is minor surface wear consistent with age. The base mark and the Sotheby's sticker are clear and legible. Please review all photos carefully for details on the painted motifs, the dual-palette design, and the base labels. less
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