Blue and White Rice Bowl

c. 1900
$148 USD SOLD
Dimensions
H: 2.5" Dia: 6.0"
Materials
Porcelain
Collection #
QQQ325C
Estimated Shipping
$16

This late 19th-century footed bowl would have been offered by Chinese traders traveling along the Silk Road in exchange for spices or gems. The Chinese artisans who hand-painted it with scrolls, loops, and crossed lines thought the meandering decorations resembled Perso-Arabic calligraphy.

Tucked within the swirling pattern is the Chinese symbol of double happiness, a blessing of happiness and good fortune for the recipient. This bowl would have been used every day for food and drink, and lives on as keepsake of the cultural history spanning from East to West Asia.

Questions? Ask us

What They're Saying

Mick de Giulio | de Giulio kitchen design

“I love working with PAGODA RED. When I’m looking for something distinctive for one of my clients, I can be sure I’ll find it there. Betsy has an incredible eye for the beautiful and unique and she continues to offer one of the best collections of Chinese furniture and decorative art.”

Receive our weekly email on design &
creating memorable spaces