Chinese Canton enamel tea bowl, 18th century
Chinese Canton enamel tea bowl, 18th century
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Description
Chinese Canton enamel tea bowl, 18th century, on a short foot with everted rim, decorated in enamels with large peony heads and scrolling foliage against a yellow ground, the foot encircled by a band of pink petals, the rim with a band of leiwen (‘cloud and thunder’) keyfret pattern, the interior well with a fruiting spray of peach, the base with a square seal.
Condition: Chip to enamel on the rim
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| Material and Technique | Canton enamel: metal base with enamel decoration |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Condition | Very good |
| Diameter | 6cm. (2 5/16in.) |
Product REF: W743
