Qing Dynasty, Kangi Period
This exquisite Kangxi period porcelain bowl exemplifies the refined decorative artistry of the Qing Dynasty, featuring a richly detailed interior with a central medallion depicting two birds resting upon a blossoming prunus tree rising from ornamental rockwork. The composition is further enhanced by elaborate lotus lappet panels rendered against a vibrant foliate scroll green ground, each enclosing delicate motifs of antiques, birds, insects, and landscapes. The rim is adorned with quatrefoil panels containing mythical beasts and fish set against an iron-red foliate band, while the exterior presents an elegant and restrained band of lotus strapwork.
- Medium
- The shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to an everted rim, brightly decorated to the interior with a medallion enclosing a pair of birds perched upon a prunus tree issuing from rockwork, encircled by large lotus lappet panels variously enclosing antiques, birds, insects and landscapes reserved on a foliate scroll green ground, the rim with quatrefoil panels enclosing mythical beasts and fish reserved on an iron-red reverse decorated foliate band, the exterior with a simple band of lotus strapwork.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Works of Art from the Morpurgo Collection
October 31, 2018
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Lot 17
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