Bowl - Floral Pattern - Porcelain - Blue and White - Qing

A Beautiful Blue and White 'Floral' Bowl, Qing Dynasty
D. 11.1 cm / H. 6.2 cm

This elegant small bowl is a refined example of Qing dynasty blue and white porcelain, combining everyday functionality with understated scholarly taste.

The bowl is delicately potted with a gently flaring rim, rounded sides, and a neatly finished short foot ring. The proportions are well balanced, and the body is thin yet well controlled. The porcelain body is fine and compact, covered with a smooth, soft-toned glaze characteristic of mature Qing-period wares.

The exterior is painted in underglaze cobalt blue with stylised floral sprays, rendered in a free, spontaneous manner rather than strict symmetry. The brushwork is fluid and expressive, with softly graded washes of cobalt that create a subtle sense of movement and depth. The decoration reflects a literati aesthetic, favouring vitality and natural rhythm over rigid precision.

The rim shows natural firing marks and light iron-red traces consistent with traditional firing methods, not later alterations. The interior is plain, centred with a simple blue floral motif that echoes the exterior decoration, maintaining visual harmony. The foot ring is neatly cut, with glaze applied inside, and the base shows expected kiln marks and gentle wear consistent with age and use.

Overall, this bowl represents a high-quality Qing dynasty folk kiln production rather than an imperial court piece. Its restrained elegance, pleasing form, and lively decoration make it an attractive example of Qing blue and white porcelain, suitable for display, study, or inclusion in a representative collection of Chinese ceramics.

Provenance:
Acquired from a private collection in 1982, Paris

Condition:
Overall in good condition. Some surface wear and scratches caused by age. Inside the bowl, there is a small hole caused by the kiln, about 0.2 cm long. No restoration.


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