This type of enamelling known by several names including Beijing, Canton and Peking enamel was very popular during the 17th centuries and this piece from the early 20th century copies that style. It features a wavy five claw dragon central motif with 4 dragons along the side. The exterior features three scenes featuring scholarly pursuits. The base is signed with a reignmark. Condition: There are some areas that look like they could be repaired enamel. Some crazing in areas as is common with enamel. Height 2 5/8 Inches 6.9 cm. Width 11 3/8 Inches 28.9 cm. Depth 11 5/8 Inches 29.5 cm. Some items we offer have age and wear, this wear due to age may include breaks, repairs, repainting, or restoration, we try to call this damage as well as possible but please refer to the photography for a full description. We try to identify and describe our items to the best of our ability however we are not experts and our estimates of age, period or attribution should be taken as speculation and not fact. Our descriptions are solely there to assist buyers finding the items and are not an accurate description of the item in all cases. Ultimately the pictures we take serve as our description. This fine antique is offered with a fair and reasonable fixed price, I trust my descriptions and photos detail this item to justify the asking price. If you do need information I have neglected to include, make an offer, or additional photos, please don’t hesitate to ask, I will do my best to comply. Thank you for looking! The item “Antique Chinese Peking Canton Beijing Enamel Basin Dragon Signed Reign Mark Bowl” is in sale since Saturday, October 16, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Bowls”. The seller is “albanyantiques” and is located in Feura Bush, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: China
- Color: Multi-Color
- Age: 1900-1940
- Primary Material: Enamel
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Type: Bowls
