BARBER'S BOWL - IMARI STYLE - KANGXI (1662 - 1722)
Title:
Rare Chinese porcelain barber's bowl, Imari style, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Description:
Presented is a rare and fascinating porcelain barber's bowl, dating back to the era of the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, between the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This piece is a magnificent example of Chinese export porcelain, with a decoration that imitates the famous Japanese Imari style.
Main features:
Type: This is a barber's bowl, recognizable by its oval shape and the notch on the edge, designed to adhere to the neck during shaving.
Decoration: The work is finely hand-painted in a rich polychromy that combines underglaze cobalt blue with overglaze enamels in rust orange (called "iron red") and gold, a distinctive feature of the Chinese Imari style.
Motif: The design features a vibrant central floral bouquet with stylized flowers in blue, orange and gold, surrounded by a band decorated with floral scroll and foliage motifs.
Condition: The conditions are excellent in relation to its age, free from any defects or restoration..
Measurements: diameter 30 cm
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