Antique QIANLONG 1735-1796 Mark & Period IMPERIAL YELLOW Ware Porcelain Bowl

For your consideration is an outstanding bowl, made of fine porcelain with a heavy Imperial Yellow glaze. Fluted form, resembling a flower blossom. Meander trim on the top rim and bottom platform. Glazed all over but for the extreme bottom edge, where it meets the table.

Yellow was the Emperor's chosen color, and held high status in court ceremonies performed during the period. It represented the earth, soil and agriculture, one of the four temple colors, and also symbolized the hierarchy at the highest levels of Chinese society at the time. Such wares were reserved exclusively for the highest classes.

Signed on the underside with a deep-stamped character mark - Qianlong Emperor, Qing Dynasty. Museum quality piece, all original and fully authentic period artifact! PLEASE SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS!

5.5" diameter (14 cm), 2.7" high (7 cm). A minor and unobtrusive firing flaw on the base, as pictured, hard to notice. The rest is practically flawless! Take a look at the other items we have for sale now.

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This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Bowls". The seller is "imeon" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Type: Bowls
Region of Origin: China
Age: Pre-1800
Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Maker: Qianlong
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Color: Yellow