A Magnificently Potted Blue and White "Scholar’s Study" Bowl - Qing Dynasty

Name: A Magnificently Potted Blue and White "Scholar’s Study" Bowl - Qing Dynasty
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1200534
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19th century

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Description

A Magnificently Potted Blue and White "Scholar’s Study" Bowl

China, Late Qing Dynasty, Guangxu Period (1875–1908)

Of exceptionally large and refined proportions, this deep, flared bowl is a testament to the technical "Renaissance" of the Guangxu period. Standing 12.5cm high with a commanding 21.5cm diameter, the vessel is masterfully potted with remarkably thin walls, resulting in an ethereal weight of only 456g. The high-fired, resonant body produces a clear, bell-like tone when struck, confirming its flawless structural integrity.

The exterior is painted in a vibrant, tiered cobalt blue with a continuous narrative scene of Scholars in a Garden. The figures are rendered with exquisite "fine-line" brushwork, shown in contemplation amongst ornamental rockwork and lush foliage. The flared rim is punctuated by a series of auspicious symbols from the Bajixiang, including the Endless Knot and the Vase of Peace.

The interior is equally distinguished, featuring a central medallion of "Boys at Play"—a classic motif representing a wish for abundant and successful descendants. The glaze is of a characteristic "mutton-fat" quality, possessing a soft, waxy lustre.

The base bears an underglaze blue six-character apocryphal Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi mark within a double ring. original early-20th-century

Diameter: 21.5cm

Height: 12.5cm

Weight: 456g

Condition: Good

Provenance: The G S. May Esquire Private Collection, London

Physical Dimensions

Height

12.5cm (4.92")

Declaration

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1200534

Description

A Magnificently Potted Blue and White "Scholar’s Study" Bowl

China, Late Qing Dynasty, Guangxu Period (1875–1908)

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Of exceptionally large and refined proportions, this deep, flared bowl is a testament to the technical "Renaissance" of the Guangxu period.

Sandbanks Antiques

Standing 12.5cm high with a commanding 21.5cm diameter, the vessel is masterfully potted with remarkably thin walls, resulting in an ethereal weight of only 456g. The high-fired, resonant body produces a clear, bell-like tone when struck, confirming its flawless structural integrity.

fig 1. A Magnificently Potted Blue and White "Scholar’s Study" Bowl - Qing Dynasty

The exterior is painted in a vibrant, tiered cobalt blue with a continuous narrative scene of Scholars in a Garden. The figures are rendered with exquisite "fine-line" brushwork, shown in contemplation amongst ornamental rockwork and lush foliage. The flared rim is punctuated by a series of auspicious symbols from the Bajixiang, including the Endless Knot and the Vase of Peace.

fig 2. A Magnificently Potted Blue and White "Scholar’s Study" Bowl - Qing Dynasty

The interior is equally distinguished, featuring a central medallion of "Boys at Play"—a classic motif representing a wish for abundant and successful descendants. The glaze is of a characteristic "mutton-fat" quality, possessing a soft, waxy lustre.