Dark Glazed Chinese Rice Bowl, c. 1850

An everyday example of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics, this petite footed dish from the late Qing dynasty is appreciated for its refined simplicity and charming imperfections. The s...

During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...

This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked goods, and other foods. The dish has a shallow cartouche-shaped body and a short footed base decorated with crashing waves. Decorated in the famille rose style, the dish is painted with overglaze enamels with a scene of three mythical figures surrounded by cloud-like ribbons. The scene is bordered by butterflies and flowers symbolizing the four seasons - peonies for spring, lotus for summer, chrysanthemums for autumn, and plum blossoms for winter. The exterior is painted with ripe peaches, symbols of longevity, and bats carrying interlocking golden coins...

This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked goods, and other foods. The dish has a shallow cartouche-shaped body and a short footed base decorated with crashing waves. The dish is painted with overglaze enamels in the famille rose style, with a scene of three mythical figures on a floating, heavenly island. The central figure depicts the 3rd-century warrior Guan Yu, also known as the God of War...

A decorative wooden Chinese rice barrel.

Song dynasty period earthenware glazed bowl Gorgeous patina and wear. Overall excellent condition. Height: 2.7" Diameter: 6.5"

Wonderful handcrafted rice basket with wonderful details. Beautiful decorative handwork which can be used for storage. Originally used to carry rice or other grains.

Lovely Chinese porcelain bowl. Early 20th Century. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bowls Region of Origin: China Period: 20th century Republic / Minguo (...