19th Century Chinese Quatrefoil Rose Mandarin Footed Fruit Bowl*, Circa 1850

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19th Century Chinese Quatrefoil Rose Mandarin Footed Fruit Bowl*, Circa 1850
China, circa 1850s

* Reference
Chinese Export Porcelain, … more About
19th Century Chinese Quatrefoil Rose Mandarin Footed Fruit Bowl*, Circa 1850
China, circa 1850s

* Reference
Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard patterns and forms 1780-1880
Herbert & Nancy Schiffer
see Page 93, Image #252 for similar documented example.

A rare form, a raised fruit bowl, or serving platter, this example is a large size work. It's an exceptional example decorated in vibrant enameled colors. Painted with a typical vignette of an interior court scene with numerous figures with gold tracing in their hair. Completed with a continuous border of birds, flowers, butterflies and insects. Raised on a conforming pedestal base, painted with scattered chrysanthemums. Unmarked.

Overall Measurements
3 -Inches high x 12 inches wide x 10-Inches deep
The base measures 7.75inches wide x 5.75-Inches deep less