Bidspirit auction | CHINESE PORCELIAN COVERED BOWL ON

CHINESE PORCELIAN COVERED BOWL ON WOOD STAND - This Chinese polychrome enameled porcelain covered jar is presented on a tiered dark wood stand. The exterior is decorated with dense floral scrollwork and stylized lotus blossoms in a Famille Rose palette of pink, yellow, blue, and green enamels, set against a bright turquoise ground. The domed lid features a similarly decorated surface and is topped with a molded finial in the form of a seated Buddhist lion, or shishi. Two small molded animal-mask lugs on the shoulders of the jar support a twisted metal wire handle. The interior of both the jar and lid is finished with a clear white glaze. MEASURES: Bowl 5 inches height x 6 inches width Stand 2 inches height by 5 inches width CONDITION REPORT: The jar is in good overall condition. There is visible oxidation and wear to the twisted metal wire handle. Light surface wear is present on the enamels. The unglazed foot rim shows typical darkening from age and handling. The wooden stand has a lustrous finish with minor surface abrasions and small nicks consistent with age.