Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Tea Bowl with Eight Auspicious Symbols

Item Details

An antique Chinese Qing dynasty (1644-1911) tea bowl. This vessel is decorated with a cobalt underglaze floral motif to the well. The outer body is hand-painted with the eight auspicious symbols, or treasures, derived from Buddhism. The polychrome motifs include: a flaming wheel, conch shell, umbrella, canopy, lotus, vase, a pair of fish, and an endless knot. The piece is accented with a kintsugi style repair to the rim,
which denotes the use of an adhesive mixed with a precious metal, such as gold. It bears a reign mark to the base, likely dated to the Daoguang Period (1820-1850).

Condition

- repaired chip to rim with gold leaf inclusion; spots of gentle wear to decoration; minor marks and faint scratches; wear to base.

Dimensions

Item #

18DCC274-118