Blue-and-White 'Journey to the West' Alms-Bowl Censer - Porcelain - China - 20th century
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Porcelain alms-bowl censer from China in a 20th century dynastic style, titled Blue-and-White 'Journey to the West' Alms-Bowl Censer, in good condition with a height of about 12 cm and a rim diameter of about 20 cm.
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Description
A substantial, elegantly proportioned vessel in the form of a traditional alms-bowl censer — wide, neatly finished rim, smoothly rounded swelling body tapering gently to a sturdy, neatly trimmed foot ring. The exterior is masterfully painted in rich, layered underglaze blue with a continuous narrative scene from Journey to the West, rendered with exceptional detail and expressive brushwork. The composition unfolds around the vessel: Tang Monk in flowing robes holding his ceremonial staff, the Monkey King subduing a rearing horse-drawn carriage, and Sandy assisting alongside — all set within a misty landscape of willows, rocky crags, rolling waters and distant hills. Shades of blue are skilfully varied to create depth and atmosphere, making this a vivid, exceptionally well-executed storytelling piece.
Dimensions:
Height: approx. 12 cm
Rim diameter: approx. 20 cm
Condition
Gentle, even surface wear consistent with age and careful use; minor natural discoloration to the rim and foot ring;
No chips, cracks, hairlines, restoration or significant glaze loss observed;
Blue pigment remains deep, clear and vibrantly preserved; all figures and landscape details sharp and distinct;
Overall in excellent, intact and impressively preserved condition.
Shipping
Ships to the United States; no insurance included — buyer assumes all shipping-related risks.
Track via PostNL: https://www.postnl.nl/ontvangen/post-ontvangen/track-en-trace/
Professionally packed with care. Report any damage with clear photographs within 24 hours of delivery; all claims are subject to the carrier’s final assessment.
Photographs required:
A photo of the entire outer packaging, clearly showing the address label and barcode.
A close up photo of the address label and barcode.
A close up photo showing the damage to the outer packaging.
One or more photos clearly showing the inner packaging.
One or more photos of the entire damaged item.
One or more close-up photos showing the damage to the item itself.
PostNL also requests that the recipient keep the damaged item, the box, and all packaging materials until the claim has been fully settled.
Description
A substantial, elegantly proportioned vessel in the form of a traditional alms-bowl censer — wide, neatly finished rim, smoothly rounded swelling body tapering gently to a sturdy, neatly trimmed foot ring. The exterior is masterfully painted in rich, layered underglaze blue with a continuous narrative scene from Journey to the West, rendered with exceptional detail and expressive brushwork. The composition unfolds around the vessel: Tang Monk in flowing robes holding his ceremonial staff, the Monkey King subduing a rearing horse-drawn carriage, and Sandy assisting alongside — all set within a misty landscape of willows, rocky crags, rolling waters and distant hills. Shades of blue are skilfully varied to create depth and atmosphere, making this a vivid, exceptionally well-executed storytelling piece.
Dimensions:
Height: approx. 12 cm
Rim diameter: approx. 20 cm
Condition
Gentle, even surface wear consistent with age and careful use; minor natural discoloration to the rim and foot ring;
No chips, cracks, hairlines, restoration or significant glaze loss observed;
Blue pigment remains deep, clear and vibrantly preserved; all figures and landscape details sharp and distinct;
Overall in excellent, intact and impressively preserved condition.
Shipping
Ships to the United States; no insurance included — buyer assumes all shipping-related risks.
Track via PostNL: https://www.postnl.nl/ontvangen/post-ontvangen/track-en-trace/
Professionally packed with care. Report any damage with clear photographs within 24 hours of delivery; all claims are subject to the carrier’s final assessment.
Photographs required:
A photo of the entire outer packaging, clearly showing the address label and barcode.
A close up photo of the address label and barcode.
A close up photo showing the damage to the outer packaging.
One or more photos clearly showing the inner packaging.
One or more photos of the entire damaged item.
One or more close-up photos showing the damage to the item itself.
PostNL also requests that the recipient keep the damaged item, the box, and all packaging materials until the claim has been fully settled.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Country of Origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Title of artwork
Blue-and-White 'Journey to the West' Alms-Bowl Censer
Condition
Good condition
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