Chinese Decorative Bowls

This is a huge, monumental Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Punch Bowl with 25 inch in diameter and 10 inch in height, and about 270 (+-) people on the entire bowl inside and outside sho...

The MoMA Slice Bowl is a clever ceramic fruit dish designed by Peter Hewitt in 2017 for the Museum of Modern Art. It uses an optical illusion to look like the cross-section of a trad...

This is a beautiful Chinese Export porcelain footed Bowl with fine Imari hand painted decoration, dating to the Qing, Kangxi period, circa 1700. The bowl comes with a Chinese hardwoo...

This is a finely hand painted Chinese porcelain tea bowl from the 18th century, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795. The bowl is well decorated, continuously around the body ...

This is a Chinese Export porcelain bowl of mid size, hand painted in a blue and white floral pattern, which we date to the mid 18th Century, Circa 1770 or possibly slightly earlier. ...

19th century Chinese export silver bowl. Decorated in a bold repoussè dragon motif with two dragons contending for a center flaming pearl of wisdom amongst clouds and chased ground. Marked on the underside KHL. Carved wooden stand...

A Mid Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Punch Bowl on Wood Stand Great vintage condition. No cracks, chips or repairs. Measures 14.125" in diameter and 8" tall on wood stand. 6.5...

Set of 2 Chinese Jade Bowls, 1930s Found in a noble apartment in my city, Palermo. Imported into Italy by the famous Florio traders. Intact and in good condition. From the descriptiv...

19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Bowl & Hardwood Stand China, circa 1880s, Later carved hardwood stand 20th Century Of good size, bright and colorful, hand painted and en...

Vintage bronze bowl features a wide, rimless form, decorated with central motif of a traditional Chinoiserie round coin. The minimalist, streamlined shape, repeated in reserved, tas...

A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed gathering basket with a bentwood handle attached with simple iron straps.

This remarkable punch bowl is an exquisite example of Chinese export porcelain from the 18th century, made circa 1736 during the Qing Dynasty. Crafted for the European market, it exe...

This remarkable punch bowl is an exquisite example of Chinese export porcelain from the 18th century, made circa 1736 during the Qing Dynasty. Crafted for the European market, it exemplifies the refined artistry and technical mastery that made Chinese porcelain highly prized across the globe. The bowl is decorated in the Famille Rose palette, a style introduced in the early 18th century and characterized by its delicate pastel shades of pink, green, yellow, and blue. The exterior features carefully painted shaped panels, each illustrating detailed figural scenes rendered with great precision. These narrative vignettes depict figures in period attire engaged in daily and ceremonial activities, providing a rare glimpse into 18th century Chinese life as interpreted for European collectors. The decorative scenes are further elevated by raised gilt gold accents, applied with skill to highlight borders and motifs, enhancing both texture and visual depth. The punch bowl itself is expertly formed with a gently rounded body and slightly flared rim, creating an elegant silhouette that balances both form and function. Its surface is smooth and well-preserved, reflecting the high-quality porcelain and meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of mid-18th century Chinese export ware. The piece also retains its original antique tag...

A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed basket with a rolled banded top wrapped in flat reeds.

Exquisite Antique Chinese Silver & Copper Decorative Vessel with Dragon and Mythical Beast Motifs – Xuande Mark An outstanding example of antique Chinese silver and copper craftsman...

Stunning Large 19th Century Rose Medallion Rimmed Bowl/Basin China, Circa 1860s This stunning, large, 19th-century Rose Medallion rimmed bowl/basin, made in China circa the 1860s, ...

Large late 19th century Chinese export porcelain bowl, decorated in the Rose Medallion / Canton famille rose taste. The bowl features richly painted figural court scenes, floral rese...

This is a Chinese Export porcelain bowl, hand painted in a blue and white pattern, which we date to the 18th Century or earlier, back to late Ming dynasty in the early 17th century. ...

Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Bowl. Large bowl is hand-painted and richly adorned with figural court scenes, floral reserves, birds, and an ornate profusion of butterflies...

Large Chinese Cloisonne enamel bowl, Qing Dynasty Exceptional and finely decorated Chinese cloisonne punch bowl with gilt metal foot and rim. The bowl has slightly flaring sides ...

Chinese Export Canton Blue and White Porcelain Bowl. Chinese Export porcelain became highly sought after throughout Europe and America for its exceptional quality, hand-painted decor...

Standout large Chinese bowl handcrafted in terracotta in classic form and decorated in an alluring variegated jade green glaze.

This hand-made vintage Chinese shallow tray features a red center dot and borders. This tray would be a great addition to any space or used as a serving tray. Dimensions: Diameter...

Kangxi Imari Porcelain Mug(Tankard), from the 1700s. A supper and rear antique from the Kangxi period. Height is 4 1/2", 3 1/2" in diameter, and 5" wide ...

This very large and substantial bowl or basin is signed by and unknown artist and originates from China, dating to approximately 1920 and done in the period Chinese Export style. The...

Chinese Export Porcelain Mandarin Famille Rose Punch Bowl Qianlong period, circa 1780–1785 This Chinese Export punch bowl is of deep circular form, raised on a short slightly spread...

Large yellow hand painted porcelain jardinière bowl on a wooden stand.

A large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain wucai (five color) glazed bowl painted in underglaze blue and overglaze red, green, and yellow upon a pure white ground, and featuring a design...

A large Chinese export punch bowl decorated in the rose medallion pattern, featuring vivid cobalt blue borders, delicate pink rose motifs and subtle gilt highlights. Rose Medallion is a popular, brightly colored Chinese export porcelain pattern...

Antique Qing Chinese Export Famille Rose Canton Porcelain Punch Bowl with multiple painted panels. The exterior of this gorgeous bowl is decorated with multiple panels which include ...

This is a Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl. As you can see in the pictures, it is in very good conditions. T...

A striking 19th century Chinese Export Rose Medallion porcelain bowl, beautifully hand-painted with traditional figural court scenes, floral sprays, and intricate famille rose palett...

Large Chinese Export punch bowl in Mandarin Palette & Gilt Accents, ca. 1780.

Chinese export rose Mandarin porcelain bowl, circa 1820.

Antique iron red (orange) and gilt decorated porcelain bowl - featuring hand painted bats surrounding a shou character beside peaches and scrolling foliage - gilded border edge - Gua...

Serenity Platter - polished stainless steel - with a distinct undulation along a portion of the circumference. The Serenity pieces explore the language of fluidity and what happens ...

A refined and richly detailed Chinese export porcelain punch bowl, Qianlong period (1735–1795), Qing Dynasty. Decorated in the famille-rose palette, the exterior features two large l...

A fine Chinese Export porcelain punch bowl, Yongzheng–early Qianlong period, circa 1735–1740, painted in the famille rose palette with a distinctive version of the "Hundred Antiques" theme, unusual for its focus on furniture and precious objects rather than figures. Around the exterior are ranged a canopied couch and red-lacquer scholar's stands set with vases, flowering branches, and jardinières of peonies, together with tables bearing brush pots, censers, and boxes — a catalogue of the furnishings and treasures of the cultivated Chinese interior, giving the bowl an almost interior-portrait quality. The interior is centered with a beribboned vase of flowers within a cell-diaper and floral-panel border. The famille rose palette — named for the opaque rose-pink enamel derived from colloidal gold, introduced in the 1720s — transformed export porcelain in the second quarter of the 18th century. Bowls of the 1730s such as this, painted at the transition from the Yongzheng to the Qianlong reign, are among the most delicately enamelled of all export wares. The "Hundred Antiques" was a favored auspicious theme, a gathering of objects emblematic of scholarship and good fortune; the present bowl's emphasis on domestic...

This is an antique incense burner. An Oriental, brass censer, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing golden tones and of tactile f...

A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed gathering basket with a thick bentwood handle attached to a thick heavy band with woven reed lacing.

Large Rose Medallion Chinese Export bowl from the late 19th century. Surrounded by classical oriental scenes around the outside and within the ce...

Large patinated Chinese Sang de Boeuf with Flambe glazed bowl, signed, early 20th century. A heavy, thick-bodied earthenware bowl with great color likely used for utilitarian purpose...

Offered is a luminescent Tibetan "offering" bowl of "Jiuquan" made from fine Qilian-shan jade through the process of being delicately ground and polished. Held up to the light, the b...

A Chinese porcelain wash basin from the 20th century, with hand-painted blue and white floral décor and cobalt blue flaring exterior. Created in C...

This nice medium-sized bowl has underglaze and overglaze painted details and was made circa 1945 to 1950. It is decorated in an asymmetrical pattern of prunus and chrysanthemums with...

This exquisite 19th-century Cantonese Rose Medallion bowl, measuring 16 inches in diameter, showcases intricate hand-painted scenes of courtly life and nature. The bowl's vibrant col...

A Chinese Export Rose Medallion Famille Rose canton porcelain punch bowl with multiple cartooge panels. The exterior of this gorgeous bowl ...

Gorgeous pair of decorative enameled low bowl plates, never used excellent condition circa 1950's beautiful pattern.

This antique Chinese rice bowl dates to the late 18th century and would have been used daily for food and drink. The small footed bowl is glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner ...

This finely crafted ceramic bowl displays a delicate form with slightly flared rim and raised foot. The surface is covered in a warm ochre glaze, enriched by hand-painted floral moti...

A remarkable large Chinese export blue and white punchbowl painted with a floral and brocade design, and featuring a stunning staple repair, 18th century...

This is a vintage Oriental censer. A Chinese, celadon incense burner, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Enthusiastically decorated wit...

This pair of Chinese Double Happiness footed bowls was produced during the mid-twentieth century and draws inspiration from Qing Dynasty decorative traditions. Executed in blue and w...

This is a set of vintage zodiac cups. A Chinese, ceramic miniature dish displaying the lunar calendar of animal signs, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. A charming kung fu or zisha tea cup set, presented in a distinctive case Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Ceramic bowls decorated with flowerhead pattern, and accentuated with beaming gilt paint Each of the twelve, skilfully hand-painted bowls represents one of the twelve animal...

Antique Chinese late Ming Dynasty export porcelain Swatow ware blue & white bowl, Wanli period, early 17th century. Circa 1600-1620. Relatively fine decoration for Swatow ware with d...

This is a vintage display bowl. An Oriental, ceramic decorative serving dish, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. A charming example of early 20th...

Ornate 20th century Chinese export figural gilt sterling silver cloisonné enamel jeweled censer incense burner covered bowl compote with floral handles....

Designed to hold burning incense, censer bowls have been used throughout China for thousands of years. Incense made from dried aromatic plants and essential oils would be burned with...

19th century Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl from the Qing Dynasty. Profusely decorated wish Chinese courtly scenes, flowers and birds.

Chinese Export Porcelain Sailor’s Farewell & Return Punch Bowl, Royal Navy Ship This Chinese export porcelain punch bowl was painted in famille rose enamels for the English market with the paired subjects known as The Sailor’s Farewell and The Sailor’s Return, one on either side of the exterior, the two scenes divided by large flowering branches of chrysanthemum and prunus in iron-red, rose and turquoise. The bowl is of deep rounded form on a short straight foot ring, the interior plain but for a spray of the same flowering branches in the well and a narrow border at the rim, so that the two figure subjects carry the whole of the decoration and can be read in turn as the bowl is passed around a table. In the Farewell, a couple stand embracing on a rocky shore, the man in a black tricorn and blue coat, the woman in a striped bodice and full orange-yellow skirt, his free arm thrown out to point across the water at the ship that will carry him away. She is a three-masted vessel lying close inshore, her hull and rigging drawn in iron-red and fine grey-black line, her sails left in reserve and outlined only, with red streamers at the mastheads and a blue ensign with the union in the canton at the stern. The sea is drawn as a band of fine wave lines washing over a green shoal, with a rocky islet and dark blue-green scrub at the water’s edge. In the Return, the same couple stand on a rocky ground scattered with blue-green shrubs, the man now facing his sweetheart across the fortune he has brought home. He wears a black tricorn edged in gilt over a powdered wig, a white cravat, a blue coat lined in puce with wide turned-back cuffs, a striped waistcoat bordered in yellow, an embroidered belt in brown and turquoise, orange-red breeches and white stockings, and he carries a long slender cane with a sword hanging behind him. From his raised right hand, the wrist deep in lace, he dangles a gold pocket watch by its chain over the green apron the woman holds up between them; in the apron lie some ten gold coins and a dark purse studded with gold. She wears a lace-edged cap with blue and yellow lappets, a coral bead necklace, a white stomacher, a yellow jacket with a green shawl and a full ribbed puce skirt, and in her right hand she holds a red flower. Both figures are dressed as gentlefolk rather than as seafarers, which is usual on bowls of this class, the compositions having been copied at Canton from European genre prints rather than drawn from life. The rim is finished with a gilt line at the edge, and inside it a narrow border of pendant trefoils in iron-red with dotted terminals hangs from a second gilt line, the only border on the piece. The flags repay a second look. From 1707 until 1864 the Royal Navy was divided into red, white and blue squadrons, each wearing an ensign of its own color, while British merchantmen wore the red; the blue ensign here therefore marks the vessel as a naval one rather than an East Indiaman, and it is that identification which sets this bowl apart from the more commonly encountered versions flying the striped ensign of the East India Company. The Sailor’s Farewell and The Sailor’s Return were among the most widely circulated of English popular subjects through the eighteenth century, sustained by ballad and by cheap print, and a customer placing an order at Canton sent out the engraving for the Chinese painters to copy, color for color, from an image whose language they could not read. Dimensions Diameter: 10¼ inches (26.0 cm) Height: 4½ inches (11.4 cm) Marks None. Chinese export porcelain painted to European order in this period is characteristically unmarked. Provenance Elinor Gordon, Villanova, Pennsylvania Collection of Roy and Ruth Nutt Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge Condition Very good, with some fading to the grey-black line work of the ship’s sails and rigging, light wear to the gilt at the rim, a few dark firing specks in the glaze and light soiling to the unglazed foot rim. No cracks, chips or restoration. References David S...