A Large Chinese Qingbai-Glazed Conical Bowl with Incised Phoenix and Peony Motifs
Republic Period, Early 20th Century
The Form and Glaze
This elegantly potted conical bowl measures 20.1 cm in diameter, featuring steep, flared walls that taper to a short, circular foot rim. It is finished in a luminous Qingbai (bluish-white) glaze of icy translucency. The glaze is thinnest at the rim and pools into the carved recesses of the decoration, creating a delicate contrast of pale aquamarine tones against the white porcelain body.
The Decoration
Exterior: The exterior is expertly incised with a fluid, continuous scene of a phoenix (Fenghuang) in flight. The mythical bird is depicted with a long, scrolling tail and outstretched wings, navigating through lush peony blossoms and scrolling foliage.
Interior: The interior center is decorated in matching low-relief, featuring dense floral sprays that radiate toward the rim, emphasizing the bowl''s wide, shallow proportions.
Condi
...tion and Reverse
The rim is unglazed, consistent with the traditional ''inverted firing'' technique used in Jingdezhen kilns. The base shows a characteristic orange-buff paste with visible kiln remnants and a circular foot rim. The piece displays the refined craftsmanship typical of the early 20th-century revival of Song Dynasty aesthetics.
Type: Qingbai (Yingqing) Ware
Date: Early 20th Century (Republic Period)
Material: Carved Porcelain
Motif: Phoenix and Peony (Symbolizing Prosperity and Grace)
Diameter: 20.1 cm
Shape: Conical
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1195724
Dateline of this antique is 1920
Height is 0cm (0.0inches)Width is 20.1cm (7.9inches)Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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