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Pair of Antique Kangxi Bowls Amsterdams Bont Blue White, 18 C

$878.40per set
$1,098per set20% Off
£667.98per set
£834.98per set20% Off
€770.49per set
€963.11per set20% Off
CA$1,230.48per set
CA$1,538.10per set20% Off
A$1,377.15per set
A$1,721.43per set20% Off
CHF 719.09per set
CHF 898.86per set20% Off
MX$16,801.28per set
MX$21,001.60per set20% Off
NOK 9,127.85per set
NOK 11,409.82per set20% Off
SEK 8,661.77per set
SEK 10,827.21per set20% Off
DKK 5,753.64per set
DKK 7,192.05per set20% Off
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Real collectors items. Sharing with you this fantastic pair of two Kangxi period bowls. The original blue and white bowls are close to identical, but 1 of the bowls is later overdecorated in Europe with enamel in green, red, yellow and black. Highly interesting to see how the underglaze blue bowl transformed into what we call an Amsterdam Bont bowl. We take a look at Amsterdams Bont porcelain from China. A relatively unknown niche of Chinese porcelain from ca 1680-1740 that was partly decorated in Europe. Because mainstream Chinese collectors have yet to discover the historical significance of these wares they are relatively easy to find in Holland. While also being highly interesting and of often super quality and with an amazing array of decorations. Amsterdams Bont is a name given to porcelain partly decorated in the Netherlands (most likely in cities like Delft, Haarlem, Makkum). Because Amsterdam was at this moment in time the trade centre of the western world and also of the porcelain trade a lot of this over enamelling was probably commissioned by Amsterdam merchants, to reap higher profits on otherwise boring Chinese wares. The name Amsterdam Bont probably derives from the fact that these type of decorated ware was sold by Amsterdam Merchants. Amsterdam Bont consists of either blanc or under glaze blue decorated Chinese porcelain of basic quality, that was later enhanced with red and sometimes other colours in the Netherlands. It must not be mistaken for other type of Chinese & Japanese blanc wares decorated in Europe. Those we simply call European Decorated Chinese porcelain. Amsterdam Bont really is easily recognisable by its colour and style. An interesting side note is that a similar process of overdecorating with red was done in London in more or less the same colours. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kakiemon Category: Amsterdam Bont, Blue & White, Kakiemon Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912) Age: Pre-1800 Condition: Blue and white bowl has 2 chips to the rim and the Bont bowl has fritting and 1 line from rim. Dimension: Ø 14.5 x 6.8 H cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.68 in (6.8 cm)Diameter: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Blue and white bowl has 2 chips to the rim and the Bont bowl has fritting and 1 line from rim.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1341573993411stDibs: LU4863236172372

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