Lot #113: Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Small Spoons

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Small Spoons • These spoons were made in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, China, which has been the world-renowned "Porcelain Capital" for over a millennium. • The spoons are decorated with four different floral clusters or "Flowers of the Four Seasons" (LE 7E): Peony (Spring), Lotus (Summer), Chrysanthemum (Autumn), and Plum Blossom (Winter). • They are made from thin-molded porcelain, and light, pale-celadon tint common to late Qing Dynasty and early Republic-era utility wares. • These were made during the late 19th century to early 20th century Late Qing Dynasty to the early Republic Period, circa 1880-1920. • The Unglazed Oval Foot Ring: Spoons from this period were fired resting directly on their bases in the kiln. The rough, unglazed, slightly gritty oval ring prevented the spoons from fusing to the kiln shelf. The discolouration where the unglazed part meets the glaze is a natural iron-oxidizing reaction called "toast" or "iron rim" common to late Qing Dynasty and provincial folk kilns. • In excellent condition, no cracks, breaks, or chips. View Images. • Each Spoon: 5 cm. x 10.5 cm. x 4.7 cm. Dimensions: Each Spoon: 5 cm. x 10.5 cm. x 4.7 cm. Pickup category timeslot {A}