Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Lobed Bowl – Kangxi Period c.1700

A beautiful and particularly interesting antique Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, believed to date from the Kangxi period (1662–1722), circa 1700. Of attractive shallow form, the bowl features an elegant lobed or petal-shaped rim and is extensively hand-painted in varying shades of underglaze cobalt blue. The central reserve depicts a wonderfully atmospheric traditional Chinese waterside landscape, incorporating trees, rocks, water and architectural/figural elements, executed with the fluid and spontaneous brushwork so characteristic of early Chinese blue and white porcelain. Surrounding the central scene is a particularly decorative series of alternating shaped panels containing flowers, precious objects and traditional symbolic motifs, creating an almost segmented or radiating design around the interior. The exterior is equally interesting, decorated with bold circular motifs separated by freely painted vertical devices, while the underside incorporates a neatly formed circular footrim. With an underglaze-blue character mark to the underside. The use of earlier reign marks upon later Chinese porcelain was an established tradition and is particularly associated with wares produced during the Kangxi period. The combination of the lobed form, panelled decoration, cobalt palette, freely executed brushwork, foot construction and apocryphal mark suggests a likely late 17th to early 18th-century date. A charming piece of early Chinese blue and white porcelain, with considerably more character and individuality than later mass-produced examples. Its relatively small proportions also make it particularly easy to display within a collection of Chinese porcelain, Oriental works of art or early ceramics. Attributes: Origin: China Period: Kangxi Period (1662–1722) Circa: 1680–1720 Material: Porcelain Decoration: Hand-painted underglaze cobalt blue Mark: Underglaze-blue character mark to base Please study the numerous close-up photographs carefully, as these form an integral part of the description and provide the best representation of the bowl's condition, decoration, construction and character ^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^ *A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece* Delivery Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell. We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition. For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.