A large and shallow antique Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl with a phoenix flying next to a peony bush.

The underglaze cobalt decorated porcelain bowl was hand potted and hand painted. The painting has detail and intricacy but it also has a freedom in the brush strokes. There is also some decoration on the back.

The foot is rounded, raised and unglazed. It also feels smooth from wear over the years. The glaze feels very smooth and thick, and has pooled on the back. There is a cobalt painted mark, as well as two sets of characters scratched in the base. The marks were probably the owners' names.

**Please note that we also have a slightly smaller dish on our site that is very similar. (Search for "Phoenix Bowl)**

MEASUREMENTS

10" (25.4 cm) x 2 1/8" (5.7 cm) tall. Weighs 1 lb 11.8 oz (805 g)

CONDITION

There are no chips, cracks, breaks, or repairs. There are customary kiln flaws, such as black spots, bumps, pimples and glaze firing cracks. There is some wear in the bowl's well and foot.

An antique that has that a clean design that would fit with an Asian-inspired, traditional or even midcentury modern decor.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There are no chips, cracks, breaks, or repairs. There are customary kiln flaws, such as black spots, bumps, pimples and glaze firing cracks. There is some wear in the bowl's well and foot. Also, marks identifying previous owners are scratched on the base.

Origin:
China

Materials & Techniques:
Porcelain

Details:
Country of Origin: China
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; There are no chips, cracks, breaks, or repairs. There are customary kiln flaws, such as black spots, bumps, pimples and glaze firing cracks. There is some wear in the bowl's well and foot. Also, marks identifying previous owners are scratched on the base.