Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Chinese blue and white moulded teabowl and saucer, Kangxi (1662-1722), the teabowl decorated with swirling panels painted alternately with floral sprays, prunus and pine, the swirling panels of the saucer similarly decorated and the centre with a phoenix amongst swirls and peonies, the bases with a conch shell within a double blue circle
Dimensions:
Diameter of the saucer: 12.6cm. (5 in.
Condition:
Minute shallow chip to teabowl.
Notes:
The Conch Shell is a symbol of royalty, dignity and high rank. Known as the 'Sacred Lungs of Buddha' it is also one of the Eight Buddhist Symbols.
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