Qing Guangxu Famille Rose Covered Tea Bowl with Bat and Auspicious Cloud Decoration, Qing Dynasty, Guangxu Period (1875–1908)

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Dimensions: H 8.5 cm (3.3 in, 0.28 ft); D 9 cm (3.5 in, 0.30 ft); Century: 19th century Condition & Provenance: Good overall condition. The covered tea bowl remains complete with its original matching cover. The fine white porcelain body, smooth luminous glaze, and famille rose decoration are well preserved, showing natural signs of age and use. The six-character iron-red Guangxu reign mark on the base remains clear and well defined. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, USA Description: This covered tea bowl is a fine example of late Qing imperial porcelain craftsmanship. The piece consists of a matching bowl and cover, featuring a delicate gilt rim, a neatly finished foot, a fine white porcelain body, and a smooth glossy glaze. The exterior is decorated with a famille rose design featuring red bats flying among colorful ruyi clouds against a clean white ground. The bat represents blessings and good fortune, while the auspicious clouds symbolize prosperity and positive wishes. The bat wings are carefully outlined with fine brushwork, and the clouds are rendered in soft tones of pink, blue, green, and pale yellow with smooth transitions of color. The decoration is elegant, detailed, and well balanced, reflecting the refined painting techniques of the Guangxu imperial kilns. The matching cover and bowl create a harmonious overall composition, while the plain white interior provides a simple and elegant appearance for tea use. The iron-red six-character Guangxu reign mark on the base is written in the characteristic style of official Qing imperial porcelain. With its refined craftsmanship, auspicious symbolism, and imperial provenance, this piece represents the artistic quality and cultural elegance of late Qing famille rose porcelain.

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