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Early Chinese porcelain Saki or ÃÂTea-bowl circa 1780? Ref. C-4
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Condition:
Secondhand
Location:
South Africa
Time Period:
Pre-1800s
Classification:
Blue & White
Bob Shop ID:
210155347
Early Chinese porcelain Saki or Tea-bowl circa 1780? Ref. C-4
OK, so I have no real idea as to the age of the Chinese ‘tea-bowl’ or ‘Saki-bowl’ as shown above. From research, I believe it dates to the 18th century (the Qing period) and was possibly one of the many ‘export’ pieces that were imported into England somewhere in the late 1780’s. Importation of ceramics from China to England was virtually stopped by the early 1800’s.
The bowl is manufactured from porcelain, and shows the Chinese symbol for ‘double happiness’ on two sides, but, what those markings that look like hockey sticks mean, I have no idea. It is quite roughly shaped and not absolutely round ( a good clue to its early age) and shows numerous ‘black’ spots which usually indicates that it was fired in the kiln using wood. Hand-painted in a cobalt blue, the glaze is a rather heavy and rippled, showing numerous bubbles. The ‘foot-ring’ of the bowl is unglazed and the base shows a number of ‘blow-holes’ in the glaze. All these features will usually indicate a ceramic piece of a early age, the glazing process had not been perfected yet. The rim of the bowl is quite rough, but, not from wear or misuse, in fact, the bowl remains in good condition with no chips or cracks. It measures between 6.8cm to 6.6cm in diameter, and stands just 3.6cm high.
The bowl is manufactured from porcelain, and shows the Chinese symbol for ‘double happiness’ on two sides, but, what those markings that look like hockey sticks mean, I have no idea. It is quite roughly shaped and not absolutely round ( a good clue to its early age) and shows numerous ‘black’ spots which usually indicates that it was fired in the kiln using wood. Hand-painted in a cobalt blue, the glaze is a rather heavy and rippled, showing numerous bubbles. The ‘foot-ring’ of the bowl is unglazed and the base shows a number of ‘blow-holes’ in the glaze. All these features will usually indicate a ceramic piece of a early age, the glazing process had not been perfected yet. The rim of the bowl is quite rough, but, not from wear or misuse, in fact, the bowl remains in good condition with no chips or cracks. It measures between 6.8cm to 6.6cm in diameter, and stands just 3.6cm high.
Please note, I am NOT a qualified archaeologist/antiquarian and the description I have given is based on research of the subject.
This is a genuine antique. The classification of an 'antique' is that it should be 100 years old, OR MORE. There are many articles being offered as 'antiques' when, clearly, they are not.
Price R440.00
Post R35.00
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