Bowl - Porcelain - 'Blue and white'

Chinese blue-and-white porcelain bowl – Kangxi period, 17th century A fine Chinese blue-and-white porcelain bowl from the Kangxi period (1662–1722), dating from the late 17th century. The exterior is painted around the rim in underglaze cobalt blue with a rich decoration of leaves and stylized floral motifs. Along the base runs a decorative band with leafy motifs. The bowl is also decorated on the inside, with a central floral motif and a painted rim. The bowl sits on a short foot ring. On the underside there are inside double concentric circles a blue painted emblem. The free brushwork and the varying shades of cobalt blue give the decoration a lively character. A decorative and characterful bowl from the Kangxi period, attractive to collectors of early Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Overview Object: bowl Material: porcelain Origin: China Period: Kangxi period (1662–1722) Dating: late 17th century Decoration: floral and leaf motifs Color: underglaze blue on white Mark: blue painted emblem within a double circle Condition: signs of use and age appropriate to the period Dimensions and weight Length: 15.5 cm Width: 15.5 cm Height: 8 cm Weight: 360 g The photographs form part of the lot description. The object will be well packed and insured for shipping.

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