A BLUE AND WHITE WARMING BOWL
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century. Blue and white porcelain.A very rare warming bowl executed with a double-wall as well as both spout and sprue, both of which serve as handles and are positioned flush with the edge. The painting is finely executed and features four compositions in the well, each consisting of large peonies or chrysanthemum blossoms combined with objects from the babao, the "Eight Treasures". One handle (sprue) features an openwork coin, also part of the babao. The lip is decorated with a richly detailed border as well as blossoms on the sides.

Condition: Undamaged, minor expected firing faults.
Provenance: Swedish private collection.




Dimensions: Diameter 27.3 cm