Chinese Blanc de Chine Lotus Bowl Mid 20th C

An ornate and hand-worked porcelain bowl that has been elevated with a splayed foot support.  This may have been a wedding gift as the base has a pair of mandarin ducks, a symbol of a faithful marriage.

A porcelain bowl has been fired with a round support. The support is decorated with lotus pads, mandarin ducks, lotus stems and a seed pod. The bowl has been decorated with lotus pads with incised lines at the mouth and two lotus flowers about to open. The glaze on the piece is not brilliant white but has an off-white color. 

The glazed base has an unglazed rounded foot. The base has a hole in the center for firing. You can see the white clay that was used. The bowl is not marked.

MEASUREMENTS

8 in (20.3 cm) diameter x 6 ½ in (16.5 cm) tall. Weighs 2 lbs 11.1 oz (1220 g)

CONDITION

There are a couple of small frits on the lotus pad leaves on the mouth. There are also a couple of frits on the lotus pad leaf by one of the ducks. There are no other breaks, chips, cracks, or repairs. There are kiln flaws like black spots, and bumps. 

A fun Blanc de Chine bowl to use for fruit or flowers at the table. This handmade bowl is a true sculptural piece.