Kangxi (1662-1722) - Overglaze Red and Gold - Bowl - Peonies and Blossoms in Different Stages of Bloom - Gilded Rim - Fish Eggs, Blossoms and Ruyi Heads - Porcelain - Large Shaving Bassin

A lovely rare and exceptional well painted large antique Chinese porcelain barbers bowl with an interior decoration of Peonies and Blossoms in Different Stages of Bloom - Gilded Rim - Fish Eggs, Blossoms and Ruyi Heads. Executed in a beautiful deep blue with overglaze iron red and gold.
On the rim a decoration of gilding. On the bottom two original potted holes for hanging, these are under the glaze and where made while the material wasn't fired yet.. Handcrafted in ancient China during the Qing dynasty, late Kangxi to Yongzheng period (1720-1735). Guaranteed original and of the stated period.

This barber’s bowl is a fine example of an everyday object made in China in the western taste for upper class markets in the Americas and Europe.
This luxurious porcelain barber’s bowl (or bacía) was used for both shaving and bleeding (or bloodletting for medical purposes), as barbers were responsible for performing both of these tasks. The cutout for the sitter’s neck, or limbs, on one side of the basin hints at its purpose. Most surviving examples of barber’s bowls are made of silver or other precious metals.

Diameter: 29,8 centimeter.


Condition: The bowl is in perfect condition, no damages or restorations except for some normal glaze fritting on the rim. The condition is carefully checked with strong UV-light and bright translucent white light.

Shipping method: This lot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance, without wooden stand.

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