Chinese Porcelain Dragon Bowl Canton Red Black Gilt Four Red Reign Mark 20C

Name: Chinese Porcelain Dragon Bowl Canton Red Black Gilt Four Red Reign Mark 20C
SKU: INV4370
Price: 45.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£45.00

Inventory Code: INV4370

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Chinese Porcelain Dragon Bowl Canton Red Black Gilt Four Red Reign Mark 20C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4370

Object: Bowl

Material: Porcelain

Origin: China

Period: Republic Period Style

Date: 20th Century

Decoration: Iron red ground with black and gilt dragons, floral motifs, and cloud forms

Mark: Four character red reign mark to base

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 8.1 in / 20.5 cm

Height: 3.5 in / 9.0 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – Minor gilt wear, light surface scratches, and small firing imperfections consistent with age and use. No visible major chips or cracks. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A striking Chinese porcelain bowl decorated with a rich iron red ground and elaborate black and gilt dragon motifs. The interior and exterior feature coiled dragons among stylized clouds and floral forms, highlighted with fine gilt outlining. The bowl has a broad rounded form with a neatly finished foot and gilt rim. The underside bears a four character reign style mark in red enamel. An impressive decorative piece with bold traditional symbolism.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Dragon decorated porcelains have long held importance in Chinese decorative arts, symbolizing imperial authority, strength, and good fortune. Bowls with iron red grounds and gilt decoration became especially popular in later Qing and 20th century production, often inspired by earlier imperial wares.

NOTES

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