Important Chinese porcelain Famille Verte bowl \u2013 Kangxi period (1662\u20131722), Qing Dynasty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gilt bronze mount - late 18th century<\/p>\n\n\n\n
H 19 cm D 34 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This type of ceramic, known as wucai or \u201cfive colours\u201d in China, is distinguished by the predominance of various shades of green, enhanced by touches of blue, yellow, iron red, and sometimes gold. wucai<\/em> ou \u00ab\u00a0cinq couleurs\u00a0\u00bb en Chine, se distingue par la pr\u00e9dominance de diff\u00e9rents tons de vert, magnifi\u00e9s par des touches de bleu, de jaune, de rouge de fer et parfois d’or.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This large bowl features a rich decoration of multi-lobed cartouches. The outer surface is divided into several separate panels or windows with rounded shapes. These stand out against a textured green background, dotted with floral motifs and butterflies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each panel depicts naturalistic scenes or traditional symbols of good fortune. One panel shows an exotic bird perched amongst blooming flowers. Another depicts a woven basket overflowing with flowers, a symbol of wealth and abundance. The lower panels illustrate mythical creatures from Chinese mythology (such as qilin or Buddhist guardian lions) set against stylised rocky landscapes. qilin<\/em> ou des lions bouddhiques gardiens) \u00e9voluant dans des paysages rocheux stylis\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The inner and outer rims of the lip are accented by an intricate geometric band alternating between floral motifs, butterflies, and interlacing patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This large bowl is comparable to a similar piece sold by Sotheby\u2019s in 2021 in the \u201cCrosscurrents in America: The Wolf Family Collection\u201d auction (Lot 650). Courants crois\u00e9s en Am\u00e9rique : La Collection de la famille Wolf<\/em> (Lot 650).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Important bol en porcelaine de Chine Famille Verte – Epoque Kangxi (1662-1722), Dynastie Qing Monture en bronze dor\u00e9 fin XVIIIe si\u00e8cle H 19 cm D 34 cm Ce type de c\u00e9ramique, appel\u00e9 wucai ou \u00ab\u00a0cinq couleurs\u00a0\u00bb en Chine, se distingue par la pr\u00e9dominance de diff\u00e9rents tons de vert, magnifi\u00e9s par des touches de bleu, de … <\/p>\n