Sold
This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
Chinese blue and white moulded teabowl and saucer.
Kangxi (1662-1722).
The teabowl with the swirling panels alternatively painted with prunus and pine and flower sprays. The centre with a flower spray.
The swirling panels of saucer similarly decorated and the centre with a phoenix amongst swirls and peonies.
The bases with a conch shell within a double blue circle.
The Conch Shell is a symbol of royalty, dignity and high rank, the 'Sacred Lungs of Buddha' and spiritual authority and is also one of the Eight Buddhist Symbols.
Dimensions
Diameter of the saucer: 12.6cm. (5 in.)Condition report
Six very small frits to teabowl and shallow chip to foot rim of saucer.Stock number
W323The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
