A large, colorful, and intricately - painted shallow rose medallion bowl with a scalloped edge. I would put this bowl in the early period of rose medallion production, near 1860 or slightly earlier.The large and heavy molded porcelain bowl has been painted with very colorful designs of garden scenes and floral panels. The central medallion has a bird and flower encircled by a gilded border. The reserve panels are connected by butterflies and rose scrolling. The underside of the bowl is painted with delicate rose flowers.The bowl has a raised unglazed foot. The base is glazed with no marks or labels.MEASUREMENTS9 ¾” (24.8 cm) diameter x 2” (5.1 cm) deep. Weighs 1 lb 8.8 oz (695 g)CONDITIONThere are no cracks or breaks. There are small chips and enamel chips on the scallop barb points of the rim. There is gilding wear on the mouth rim and modest wear on the central gold ring. There is some wear to a few of the on the underside is roses. The glazes on the upper surface are in good shape and are still bright and fresh.An interestingly shaped and colorful antique Chinese rose medallion bowl that will make a great addition to a collection or use to decorate a table.ITEM IDPor-3108ITEM TYPEAntiqueSTYLEChinese Export, QingCOLORGold, Green, Pink, White, YellowTYPEChinese Export, Hand Painted, PorcelainORIGINChina • ChinesePURPOSEBowls, Plates

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