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Subject:Qianlong Pink Bowl
Posted By: Tom Tue, Mar 03, 2015 IP: 199.59.106.195

Hi all. This bowl is similar to one I saw on here before that was (I think) early 19th c? Was curious if anyone knew what this is called? Thanks.







Subject:Re: Qianlong Pink Bowl
Posted By: Bill H Wed, Mar 04, 2015

I've provided the link herewith to the previous thread you've likely recalled. It concerned a probable Daoguang mark & period bowl with a similar though less well drawn floral design. I'd posted photos of my not quite matched Qianlong M&P bowl and saucer, the former in a related lotus scroll and the latter having a plum flower motif. I've reposted most of my photos here to make the marks more visible. Looking at your bowl, I can't see any reason to think it isn't also mark & period, though all of these were produced at commercial factories.

Best regards,

Bill H.




URL Title :PinkDaoguanginyao


Subject:Re: Qianlong Pink Bowl
Posted By: Bill H Wed, Mar 04, 2015

Further to my initial comments and photos, here is a related pattern, the "prunus swirl", as expressed on a probable Meiji-period (1868-1912) Japanese Banko eight-inch bowl that could easily be mistaken for Chinese if not marked. I believe there are elements of this swirl within the roundels on your bowl. Such Japanese works are worth keeping in mind because they sometimes include apocryphal Chinese reign marks, including a version of the Qianlong mark seen on your bowl.

Best regards,

Bill H.







Subject:Re: Qianlong Pink Bowl
Posted By: Tom Thu, Mar 05, 2015

Thank you Bill for the info. I thought it was Chinese because of the border and scrolling design, which I had seen on other similarly glazed pieces online which were called "ruby backed." Then I started seeing so many terms to describe the pink glaze I became confused! I didn't see the border or scrolling on Japanese pieces, which gave me a bit of re-assurance. I would much rather it was Chinese. Thank you once again!


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