Straight from a local estate. Because I know very little about Asian art and antiques, I have included large detailed photos of all sides.
I have owned many pieces of fine eggshell porcelain over the years, but nothing of this extremely fine quality. The top 3 photos show the bowl held over a bright light. You can see that the porcelain is incredibly thin, and the translucence is stunning.
The hand-painted enamel decoration is stunningly detailed.
Includes the fitted red silk storage box, just as-found. This box may, or may not, be original to the bowl.
Bowl measures 9 5/8" in diameter and stands 4 1/8" tall.
Bottom nicely marked, as shown.
Displays beautifully, with absolutely no chips, nicks, cracks, hairlines, stains, crazing, or hidden damage. No repairs.
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