Chinese Bowl With Dutch Silver Handle, Kangxi, Circa 1700

Price: $2,150

Era: 18th century / 1700's

Country of Origin: China

Materials: Ceramic > Porcelain

Condition: Good Condition

Style: Art > Rococo Art (1715-1774), Decorating Style > Asian, Decorating Style > Chinoisiere

Item description:

Chinese bowl with Dutch engraved silver handle, Kangxi period (circa 1700). The handle is 19th century, with hallmarks. Fine white porcelain with blue underglaze decoration. Each side panel contains a landscape with a lady. She is seen variously seated, standing, drinking wine, playing an instrument and regarding the gardens. The sides are divided by chamfered corners with panels containing stylized fungi and trellis ornament. In the bottom of the bowl, three boys play. The silver handle is engraved with a floral spray.marks: Wan Li six character reign mark within a double ring on the porcelain. Unidentified hallmarks on the silver handle.provenance: Don Abarbanel, Ashley Falls, Massachusetts