Ceramics

An altogether fabulous bowl! The hand-painted Famille Rose decoration on this bowl is exquisite and vibrant. Painted on the outside of the bowl are superb pink and white peonies and beautiful clusters of plum tree flowers painted in cheerful pale yellow and pink. The colors are heightened by the green leaves that surround them. On the inside, we see lifelike carp exquisitely painted in pink and orange swimming among stylized lotus. In Chinese tradition, fish swimming among lotus is a wish for continued success. They are so well painted that we can almost feel them move around in the bowl. They look or swim upward, symbolizing the owner's success and upward movement in society. Above the fish, the border on the rim shows clouds on turquoise ground and waterlilies with waves on iron red ground. Dimensions: 15.75" diameter x 6.75" tall. Condition: Current condition is excellent. Two 3" hairlines were impeccably invisibly restored. The bottom of the well has original slight firing imperfections visible only if one enlarges image #3. Price: $9,700 Background of Famille Rose Chinese porcelain: Famille Rose porcelain was created in early 18th century China during the reign of The Kangxi Emporer (1654–1722). It is defined by the presence of pink color overglaze enamels. We see various enamel colors on this bowl, from pale pink to deep red. See P B Welch's "Chinese Art A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery" for more information on Chinese goldfish...

This pair of hand-painted, antique Japanese Imari porcelain jars dates to the late 19th century, circa 1880. The jars are decorated with a traditional Japanese Imari motif of birds ...

Two pairs of Imari jars. Price for the four jars: $7,200 Pair 1 (in front of pair 2) Hand-painted in Imari designs, both jars show beautiful waterside scenes in cobalt blue, gilt,...

Large Chinese export Porcelain famille rose medallion platter, Canton, ca. 1850, in the Garden pattern, with refined decoration, the center well depicting a garden with two pheasants...

This Chinese export sacred bird and butterfly pattern soup tureen is decorated overall in a traditional palette of orange and gold. The patte...

Of globular form with lid surmounted by a gilt ball finial; decorated in iron red and cobalt blue with vases filled with chrysanthemum, birds, and flowering cherry blossoms; With Chi...

Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta A standout In Mario's collection is this rare set of a dozen antique Chinese hand painted "Laughing Boys". One look and you see the...

Each decorated with birds set amongst flowering tree branches bordered by bands of geometric and floral ornament; mounted with yellow figural masks issuing brass bale carrying handles.

Chinese Export Porcelain Blanc de Chine figures of quail, 19th century (NY9384-IIR) The rare white Chinese Export models of quail stand of ...

We are pleased to present this lovely Chinese porcelain punch bowl decorated with colorful hand-painted designs. Made circa 1820 this larg...

Set of 3 Chinese export Famille Rose armorial plates 7.75 ins., Canton, circa 1835, enameled with court scenes, each with a demi-greyhound in cro...

Modern Japanese vase with thick white glaze with some iron oxide glaze details. Comes with storage box.