What were antique oriental centrepiece bowls used for?

These large vessels served practical roles on dining tables and sideboards, particularly punch bowls used for communal drinks and large bowls holding fruit or flowers. Wealthy households displayed them as symbols of taste and global connection. Over time, their primary function shifted toward pure decorative display, occupying prominent positions in drawing rooms and reception spaces where their intricate hand-painted scenes could be appreciated.

How do I identify a Meiji period bowl?

Meiji period pieces date from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century, a time when Japanese craftsmanship expanded for international export. Look for characteristic Satsuma earthenware with fine crackle glazes or intricate cloisonné enamel designs. Many pieces from this era exhibit exceptional technical precision in their gilt and polychrome decoration, often accompanied by artist signatures on the base.

How do I care for an antique porcelain bowl?

Keep delicate porcelain and enamel bowls away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the overglaze enamels and gold leaf. Dust them gently with a soft, dry cloth rather than using commercial cleaning liquids. Avoid submerging pieces with metallic mounts, bronze elements, or delicate cloisonné wires in water, as moisture can damage the structural adhesives and exposed metal surfaces.

What is the difference between Chinese Canton and Japanese Imari?

Chinese Canton bowls typically feature expansive hand-painted scenes in the Famille Rose palette, often incorporating figures in courtyard settings surrounded by floral and bird borders. Their porcelain bodies tend to be heavy and thickly potted. Japanese Imari wares rely on a distinct palette dominated by cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt, featuring geometric and botanical panels rather than narrative figural scenes. They originate from the Arita region and display a crisp, dense aesthetic.

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An antique oriental centrepiece bowl brings grand proportion and intricate hand-painted detail to a table, combining centuries of decorative tradition.

1900 - 1920

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Large (2kg) Chinese Bronze Bowl,c1910

From Curious Antiques

£195

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19th century

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A Superb White Metal Oriental Bowl

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£385

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A Set of Three Chinese Porcelain Baskets and Stands

19th century

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A Set of Three Chinese Porcelain Baskets and Stands

From Drennan & Sturrock Ltd

£1,200

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Large Canton Hand - Painted (Mandarin) Famille Rose Bowl

19th century

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Large Canton Hand - Painted (Mandarin) Famille Rose Bowl

From Georgian Antiques

£850

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Japanese Satsuma Millefleur Bowl, Meiji Period. 30cm Diameter.

19th century

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Japanese Satsuma Millefleur Bowl, Meiji Period. 30cm Diameter.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,000

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Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Small Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

19th century

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Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Small Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£950

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19th century

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A Japanese Arita Bowl

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£695

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Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Circa 1870.

19th century

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Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Circa 1870.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£950

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Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Peony Decoration. Circa 1890.

19th century

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Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Peony Decoration. Circa 1890.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£950

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19th century

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Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£150

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Listings feature pieces spanning the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, encompassing Victorian and Edwardian periods alongside the Meiji and Qing dynasties.

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Bowl. Edo Period. Circa 1860.

19th century

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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Bowl. Edo Period. Circa 1860.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£2,250

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Large (1.3kg) Chinese Bronze/cloisonne Bowl,c1890

19th century

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Large (1.3kg) Chinese Bronze/cloisonne Bowl,c1890

From Curious Antiques

£795

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Very Large 2.5kg Chinese Bronze Bowl, C1840

19th century

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Very Large 2.5kg Chinese Bronze Bowl, C1840

From Curious Antiques

£495

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C18th Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl

18th century

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C18th Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl

From Antique and Unique

£158

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19th century

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Chinese Blue Bowl

From David Robinson Antiques

£320

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

From London City Antiques

£495

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Antique Oriental Centrepiece Bowl

Large (2kg) Chinese Bronze Bowl,c1910

A Superb White Metal Oriental Bowl

A Set of Three Chinese Porcelain Baskets and Stands

Large Canton Hand - Painted (Mandarin) Famille Rose Bowl

Japanese Satsuma Millefleur Bowl, Meiji Period. 30cm Diameter.

Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Small Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

A Japanese Arita Bowl

Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Circa 1870.

Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Peony Decoration. Circa 1890.

Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Bowl. Edo Period. Circa 1860.

Large (1.3kg) Chinese Bronze/cloisonne Bowl,c1890

Very Large 2.5kg Chinese Bronze Bowl, C1840

C18th Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Punch Bowl

Chinese Blue Bowl

Antique Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

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