Lot #33: mid 20th century Chinese Eggshell Porcelain small Octagonal Bowl

mid 20th century Chinese Eggshell Porcelain small Octagonal Bowl The Composition & Artwork The Main Scene: The exterior features a classic literati landscape (山水画) depicting green and teal layered mountains, sweeping pine trees, and a secluded scholar's pavilion perched on a rocky outcrop. Two figures dressed in traditional robes are seen walking along a pathway, representing scholars or philosophers contemplating nature. The Borders:Upper Rim: A vibrant underglaze-blue border containing repeating decorative heart-shaped structures known as Ruyi heads (如意纹).Lower Foot: A delicate scrolling foliage border (Xiangcao) directly above a double ring baseline wrapped around the short foot rim. The Shape: This is a foliate or lobed bowl (葵口碗). Its gently undulating, scalloped rim creates a flower-bud silhouette. Material and Production Notes This piece belongs to a specialized category known as Tuotai (Bodyless) or Eggshell Porcelain (蛋壳瓷 / 脱胎瓷). Crafted primarily by master artisans in Jingdezhen, China, the porcelain walls are fired down to an incredibly thin, translucent, paper-like thickness that allows light to pass directly through the body. Pickup category timeslot {B}