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I would be grateful for your opinion on the approximate date of manufacture of this Rose Medallion bowl as well as any other information you may have. It measures 8" diameter.

This isn't a pattern I collect, but I believe it dates to late in the fourth quarter of the 19th century. The painting is pretty good, but the enamels lack the brilliance of those on earlier export wares, and the gilt is less bright too. These issues probably reflect shortages of quality pigments and other materials due to late Qing economic woes.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Thank you Bill, that is very helpful. I appreciate it.

Just a postscript: I'd forgotten I had this piece, a 10.75-inch Canton famille rose platter with a pattern akin to your bowl but without medallion. This one probably dates to circa 1875 or somewhat later and itself seems to have slightly less brilliant enamels, particularly the greens, than some other dishes with similar decoration.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Thank you Bill for posting that photo, it is very illustrative. Another question, while my bowl has a center ring or medallion the decorated area is not divided in compartments nor has human figures. What would be the precise name for it, Rose Medallion, Rose Canton, or Famille Rose?

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