Description:
Cloisonne Bowl, China, 19th century, compressed circular form with short straight mouth rim and foot, decorated with four sets of floral palmette designs inlaid over a black ground filled with inlaid swirls, a flowerhead in the well, the blue base inlaid with cloud scrolls, dia. 7 7/8, ht. 2 5/8 in.
Estimate $300-500
surface wear and tear to interior and around mouth, minor metal rust around rim, otherwise in good condition.
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Keywords
China
Suhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263

Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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