Large Antique Hand Crafted Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Serving Bowl

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Posted by jeffsg1

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Description

In the family for approximately 80 years. A Great Grandmother was a missionary in China in the 1930s. The bowl was given to her by a family to save from Japanese invasion. It was smuggled out to the US just before WWII and was lost for many years in customs at one point. We believe the bowl and stand/plate are between 150 and 250 years old. Possibly older.

Category China

Medium Porcelain

Distinguishing marks None. No chips or cracks.

Condition Excellent

Size and dimensions of this item 15.5" across, 7.5" Tall.

Date Period 150 to 250 years old

Weight Approx. 11 LBS

History In the family since the 1930s. A Great Grandmother was a missionary in China and it was given to her by a family there to save it during Japanese invasion. It was sent to the US and lost in customs for many years before it was recovered.

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Glass Nut 🌱 Newbie 7 years ago

Re: Large Antique Hand Crafted Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain...

That's a beautfiul set of porcelain! That's crazy it got lost for years.

I bought a set of dishes just like that last year (only with scalloped edges) so I did a little research.

It's known as Rose medallion and dates from the mid-19th century, produced mainly for export (called "export ware"). Since it doesn't have a makring on the bottom it's pre-1890 (afterwards it was marked "made in China" or "China").

The pattern was very popular. General Grant and his wife had a set before he was elected president. I also read that it was the kind of serving set for lunch rather than dinner. It was produced into the early 20th century, but the quality declined. I've seen some sad examples in stores where the color isn't as vibrant and the detail clumsy.

The blending of Chinese and European designs in Chinese porcelain decoration began in the mid-18th century, including the famille rose, then advanced to this pattern which is even more elaborate.

Yours looks to be of high quality. I'm not an appraiser so I can't cite a value.

Enjoy!
-GN

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