Hi, My first post here. I have a large Chinese bowl that measures 11 1/2" that I would like help identifying. The colors are a little faded and worn. It may have been left outside for a period of time .
Is the pattern famille rose or famille verte? Is that a phoenix in the center? What is the shape called? Approximate age?
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Jerry
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Jerry
Hi Jerry, could you post a photo of the whole bottom at an angle so we can see the shape, this is a basin bowl, you are right it is famille rose and dates to the Guangxu period.
This is indeed a washbasin.
It is Peranakan porcelain (Nyonya ware), essentially Chinese export for the Peranakan communities in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, about Tongzhi/Guangxu reign. It has normal age signs.
The phoenix and/or peony usually are central in all types of Peranakan porcelain.
Thanks for all the great info. Here's a photo of the bottom.