Chinese Porcelain

A Magnificently Potted Blue And White "Scholar'S

A rare and well-preserved example of 19TH CENTURY from China, Late Qing Dynasty, Guangxu Period (1875--1908), noted for its craftsmanship, material quality, and historical relevance.

A Magnificently Potted Blue and White ''Scholar's Study'' Bowl China, Late Qing Dynasty, Guangxu Period (1875--1908)\n\nOf exceptionally large and refined proportions, this deep, flared bowl is a testament to the technical ''Renaissance'' of the Guangxu period. Standing 12.5cm high with a commanding 21.5cm diameter, the vessel is masterfully potted with remarkably thin walls, resulting in an ethereal weight of only 456g. The high-fired, resonant body produces a clear, bell-like tone when struck, confirming its flawless structural integrity. The exterior is painted in a vibrant, tiered cobalt blue with a continuous narrative scene of Scholars in a Garden. The figures are rendered with exquisite ''fine-line'' brushwork, shown in contemplation amongst ornamental rockwork and lush foliage. The flared rim is punctuated by a series of auspicious symbols from the Bajixiang, including the Endless Knot and the Vase of Peace. The interior is equally distinguished, featuring a central medallion of ''Boys at Play''---a classic motif representing a wish for abundant and successful descendants. The glaze is of a characteristic ''mutton-fat'' quality, possessing a soft, waxy lustre. The base bears an underglaze blue six-character apocryphal Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi mark within a double ring. original early-20th-century

— Details

Reference

SA1200534

Origin

China, Late Qing Dynasty, Guangxu Period (1875--1908)

Period

19TH CENTURY

Dimensions

W 21.5cm × H 12.5cm

Weight

456 g

Provenance

The G S. May Esquire Private Collection, London

Condition

Excellent — see description