22cm Diameter, 10.5cm Foot Diameter, with a Height of 11.5cm. Painted Enamel Bowl with 5 Lobes. Mark of four hieroglyphics on the bottom, found in the Hermitage Museum book of painted enamels. An almost exact copy but with 12 lobes is housed in the Guangzhou Thirteen Hongs Museum. I believe the motif of three rams represent Sanyang. No repairs. Small area has loss of enamel.
Dimensions
Acquired From:
Gallery/Dealer
Hello! I’m very glad that you chose Mearto for your online appraisal. Considering the photos, this item is: A Rare Gilt-bronze Painted Enamel Bow (22cm Diameter, 10.5cm Foot Diameter, with a Height of 11.5cm). Signed on the bottom and in fair condition - small broken parts in interior and exterior. Probably made around 18th century in the Qing Dynasty. It depicts a landscape with animal (depicting three rams, or Sanyang kai Tai, which represent longevity, fertility and peace). Enamel is the colorful result of fusing powdered glass to a substrate between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. The powder melts and flows and hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating on the copper body. Enamel was originated from France and introduced into Guangdong, China in the 16th century by European merchants and missionaries. The technique was valued by the emperors in early Qing dynasty, and workshops were set up in both the capital and Guangzhou to produce enamel wares for imperial use. During the reign of emperor Qianlong (1736-1796), the technique for making enamel reached its peak, and Guangdong, expecially the area around the Thirteen Hongs, became the major base for enamel production in China. Enamel wares were also widely exported to the Europe. Although the provenance and origins are unknown, this piece is in overall good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided. A fair market estimation would be between 1500 to 4000 USD. This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
