A fine Chinese Qianlong Canton enamel bowl
A fine Chinese Qianlong Canton enamel bowl
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Description
A fine Chinese Qianlong Canton enamel bowl, the interior painted with four, five clawed dragons, in green, pink, red and blue, each surrounded by colourful clouds on a white ground, the exterior painted with scattered flowers and trailing leaves on a rich Imperial yellow ground. The base painted with a blue dragon and with applied label 'Chien Lung Period 1736-1795 AD'. 18.5 cm diameter.
Condition:
Some interior crazing, Some very minor wear in places. Exterior generally in very good condition, a few minor surface scratches, very light crazing and marks.
Notes:
Example of a dish with similar design elements This less important piece sold for 10,710 USD in September 23
Example
This piece was loaned by the vendors to be included in an exhibition of Chinese Painted Enamel at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford in 1978, curated by Michael Gillingham.
Provenance:
Provenance: John Spark Ltd, with origial John Sparks retail box. Purchased by the vendors in the 1970s.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Metal decorated in polychrome enamels |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Diameter | 18.5 cm |
Product REF: W919
