Lot #67: 1950’s - "Famille Turquoise" Chinese Porcelain Bowl

1950’s - "Famille Turquoise" Chinese Porcelain Bowl • This bowl was decorated in Hong Kong using a porcelain "blank" thrown in Jingdezhen, China. • This style is consistent with Famille Turquoise porcelain, "Mille Fiori" (thousand flowers) patterns. • The Red Markings on the Base: The circular red stamp on the base is a factory or shop mark found on 20th- century Chinese export porcelain. 1) Central Seal: The square central seal translates to "Made in China" and references a specific workshop. 2) Surrounding Characters: The characters in the outer ring is the name of the decorator or the factory location, referencing either Hong Kong or Macau for mid-to-late 20th-century pieces. 3) Application Method: This type of precise, uniform red stamp is applied with a rubber stamp, a technique common starting around the 1950's to the 1970's. • I believe that this bowl is hand thrown, rather than mold. • It is completely hand painted. There are four different "large" flowers, (tree peony, chrysanthemum, lotus, and a plum blossom). Each flower has significance and meaning. • Under a magnifying glass, you can see the artist's brush fine tapered lines at the beginning and end of the brush strokes. • In excellent condition, no cracks, breaks, or chips. View Images. • 5.5 cm. x 11.8 cm. x 11.8 cm. Dimensions: 5.5 cm. x 11.8 cm. x 11.8 cm. Pickup category timeslot {A}