Large Canton porcelain bowl, China, 19th century circa 1880

About the Item

A fine Canton porcelain bowl, beautiful hand-painted model decorated with polychromatic traditional Chinese palace scenes with a number of picturesque characters. The scenes are framed into a greek style red frieze enhanced with fine gold. Napoleon III period (19th century circa 1870). Outside the cartouches, the bowl is decorated with flowers, leaves and butterflies on a gilt background. Colorful, vivid, large item, originally designed to serve a punch. Our bowl is also ideally sized to serve a salad or fine snacks during a chic cocktail reception. Also, the decorative effect on a commode or a pedestal table is strong.

Dimensions:
Height: 5.24 in (13.3 cm)Diameter: 7.8 in (19.8 cm)
Style:
Napoleon III (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Gilt,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1870
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In very good condition. No chip, no crack. Colors and gilt have remained vivid. Gilt is a little attenuated on the edges locally.
Seller Location:
GRENOBLE, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7655250246842