Chinese Gaiwan Cover Porcelain Turquoise Famille Rose Lotus Scroll Shou Mark 20C

Name: Chinese Gaiwan Cover Porcelain Turquoise Famille Rose Lotus Scroll Shou Mark 20C
SKU: INV4418
Price: 10.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£10.00

Inventory Code: INV4418

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Chinese Gaiwan Cover Porcelain Turquoise Famille Rose Lotus Scroll Shou Mark 20C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4418

Object: Gaiwan Cover

Material: Porcelain

Origin: China

Period: 20th Century

Date: 20th Century

Decoration: Turquoise ground with lotus blossoms, scrolling clouds, longevity symbols, and famille rose enamels

Mark: Shou character motifs within roundels

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 3.6 in / 9.3 cm

Height: 1.1 in / 2.8 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – Light age-related wear, minor surface marks, and typical firing imperfections. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

Porcelain gaiwan cover decorated with a turquoise enamel ground and famille rose ornamentation.
The design features lotus flowers, scrolling cloud motifs, and roundels containing Shou longevity characters.
Bright enamel colors provide an attractive contrast against the turquoise background.
The central raised collar is left in plain white glaze, creating a balanced decorative effect.
A charming example of decorative Chinese porcelain from the 20th century.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

The Shou character is one of the most enduring symbols in Chinese decorative arts, representing longevity and good fortune.
Lotus flowers symbolize purity and spiritual harmony, making them a popular motif on domestic porcelain.
Small gaiwan components such as covers are often collected for their decorative quality and enamel workmanship.

NOTES

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