Qing Dynasty Blue & White "Longevity" Porcelain Bowl. Period of Emperor Tongzhi

Description

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Bowl
Blue & White Under-Glaze Decorations
Chinese "Longevity" Bowl
(
寿
–
Shòu)
Period of  Emperor Tongzhi (1862--1875)
DETAILS & CONDITION
This stunning blue and white bowl is of the period of Emperor
Tongzhi, the ninth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, who reigned from 1862—1875.
All the blue decorations on the inside of the bowl, the boarder line on the rim, the blue character
(
寿
–
Shòu)
which means "Longevity" in the center, were all hand painted and fired under-glaze--period correct in every way.
This finely crafted sauce bowl measures about 6” (152 mm) in diameter x .91” (23 mm) tall and has a large, footed base that is 3.3” (84 mm) in diameter.
The thickly-walled bowl weighs 5.8 oz. (164 grams).
Details & Condition
This shallow, blue and white, Chinese ceramic dish was made over 130 years-ago, during the reign of Emperor
Tongzhi
(1861- 1875) of the
Qing Dynasty.
The boldly painted Chinese character in the center is “
Shou
-
寿
–
Shòu
) and is pronounced “
So
” in English and it means “Longevity.”
It is made of a high-fire, white clay, ceramic for strength and durability.
It has hand painted, blue and white flower decorations and the boldly painted Chinese character for “longevity” in the center of the dish.  This small, shallow dish was commonly used for special sauces.
Condition
This dish measures about 6.0" in diameter x 1" tall (152 x 24 mm) with a footed base 3.3” (84 mm) in diameter that has a couple of minor chips on the rim of the base. It appears the previous collection initials “GP” were etched inside the footed base.
These collector identification initials from a previous collector do not affect the display of this lovely dish.  Having been in storage for over a century, it remains in
very fine condition with no cracks or repairs. This
highly collectible dish would look perfect in your collection!  Perfect for a Birthday Gift!!
As experienced collectors know, what is an “acceptable condition” in Chinese porcelain depends on whether the ceramic is Imperial ware (
Guan yao
) quality or not, and when it was made. For example, on a porcelain vessel made in the 15th century, you would expect to see some kiln grit or kiln dust to the base and perhaps a firing flaw that would have occurred in the kiln.  This lovely Qing bowl shows just a light residue of kiln dust and iron spots, which are acceptable and would not be considered a condition issue.  In fact, it helps to authenticate and date this bowl to the mid-1800s, during the reign of Emperor Tonzhi.
This Qing bowl has been in private collections in Beijing, China, for over 130 years and this is the first time it is being offered for sale in the United States.
It was obtained at auction from a private collection in China.
ESTIMATED VALUE
This lovely Qing Dynasty Longevity bowl has an estimate appraisal value of ,000--,500!
I have started the bidding at a fraction of the lowest appraisal estimate for this lovely Qing Bowl.
REFERENCES
S.J. Vainker,
Chinese pottery and porcelain: From Prehistory to the Present
(London, The British Museum Press, 1991).
Regina Krahl and Jessica Harrison-Hall,
Chinese Ceramics: Highlights of the Sir Percival David Collection
(British Museum Press, 2009).
1.
Museum of Chinese History, Beijing, China
2.
Henan Provincial Museum, China
3.
Shanghai Museum, China
4.
British Museum,
Jessica Rawson
5.
Smithsonian Museum, Sackler & Freer Gallery, WDC
6.
MET, New York
1.
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