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

$2,144.42
£1,571.52
€1,800VAT Included
CA$2,957.49
A$2,993.20
CHF 1,716.22
MX$36,303.84
NOK 19,958.96
SEK 20,316.29
DKK 13,724.76

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:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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

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