Chinese blue and white moulded teabowl and saucer, Kangxi (1662-1722)
Chinese blue and white moulded teabowl and saucer, Kangxi (1662-1722)
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Description
Chinese blue and white moulded teabowl and saucer, Kangxi (1662-1722), the teabowl decorated with swirling panels painted alternately with floral sprays, prunus and pine, the swirling panels of the saucer similarly decorated and the centre with a phoenix amongst swirls and peonies, the bases with a conch shell within a double blue circle
Dimensions:
Diameter of the saucer: 12.6cm. (5 in.)
Condition:
Minute shallow chip to teabowl.
Notes:
The Conch Shell is a symbol of royalty, dignity and high rank. Known as the 'Sacred Lungs of Buddha' it is also one of the Eight Buddhist Symbols.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Dimensions | Diameter of the saucer: 12.6cm. (5 in.) |
Product REF: W321
