Perfume flask - .833 silver - Kangxi - Floral decor
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A single antique Chinese porcelain perfume bottle in the classic double-gourd form, decorated in underglaze blue with Kangxi-period floral motifs, mounted in a richly engraved Dutch silver mount (.833 fine silver) with a hinged cap; height 11.3 cm, body diameter 5 cm, in good antique condition with a hairline crack at the porcelain base and remnants of original mounting material.
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Beautiful antique Chinese porcelain perfume bottle in the classic 'double gourd' (calabash) form.
PORCELAIN:
The bottle is decorated in underglaze blue with a refined floral pattern of blossoms and leaves. The style and quality of the painting are characteristic of the Kangxi period (1662–1722). The porcelain has a bright white ground with a bright cobalt blue decoration.
SILVER MOUNTING:
The bottle features a richly worked Dutch silver mount with a hinged stopper. The silver displays fine engraving with rococo-like motifs and openwork details. The mount is marked with the Dutch assay mark 'zwaardje', indicating a silver content of at least 833/1000. The mount probably dates from the 19th century, when it was common in the Netherlands to mount imported Chinese porcelain with silver mounts.
Dimensions
Height: 11.3 cm
Abdominal diameter: 5 cm
Condition
- The silver frame is in good antique condition.
- The hinge is functioning correctly.
- The porcelain has a bright color and glaze
- There is an embedded hairline crack visible in the bottom of the porcelain (see close-up photos)
- Old remnants of the original mastic/adhesive are visible at the junction of the frame, which is typical for this type of antique mounting.
- Normal signs of wear consistent with age
Origin:
Private collection
Shipping
The object is carefully packed and shipped insured.
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Beautiful antique Chinese porcelain perfume bottle in the classic 'double gourd' (calabash) form.
PORCELAIN:
The bottle is decorated in underglaze blue with a refined floral pattern of blossoms and leaves. The style and quality of the painting are characteristic of the Kangxi period (1662–1722). The porcelain has a bright white ground with a bright cobalt blue decoration.
SILVER MOUNTING:
The bottle features a richly worked Dutch silver mount with a hinged stopper. The silver displays fine engraving with rococo-like motifs and openwork details. The mount is marked with the Dutch assay mark 'zwaardje', indicating a silver content of at least 833/1000. The mount probably dates from the 19th century, when it was common in the Netherlands to mount imported Chinese porcelain with silver mounts.
Dimensions
Height: 11.3 cm
Abdominal diameter: 5 cm
Condition
- The silver frame is in good antique condition.
- The hinge is functioning correctly.
- The porcelain has a bright color and glaze
- There is an embedded hairline crack visible in the bottom of the porcelain (see close-up photos)
- Old remnants of the original mastic/adhesive are visible at the junction of the frame, which is typical for this type of antique mounting.
- Normal signs of wear consistent with age
Origin:
Private collection
Shipping
The object is carefully packed and shipped insured.
Look closely at the photos; they are part of the description.
Details
Over 200 years old
Yes
Specific region of origin
Jingdezhen
Silver type
.833 silver
Gross weight
91 g
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Kangxi - Floral decor
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
China
Material
Porcelain, Silver
Dynastic Style/Period
Kangxi (1662-1722)
Provenance
Private collection
Colour
Blue, Silver, White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
11.3 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1662-1722
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