Exquisite Antique Chinese Ding Ware 定窑 Incised Porcelain Bowl Circa 1890s
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:60525 | Product Type: Bowls |
| Originating Region: China | Colour: Beige |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Material: Porcelain |
| Era: 1800s |
Exquisite antique Chinese Ding Ware (定窑) whiteporcelain incised bowl.Circa 1890s.The beautiful bowl has incised design of floral scroll work on theinside. There are two deer on opposite side facing each other.Beautiful off-white transparent glaze covers the entire bowlincluding the base.The bowl was fired upside down in the kiln. The rim is thereforeunglazed.Ding Ware came from kilns of Northern China such as HebeiProvince. Ding ware was most popular and at its peak during the Song... Dynasty(11th century). The white glaze is noted for a slight creamy tint, apart fromwhich it is transparent. Ding ware were mostly undecorated except for incisedpatterns. Ding ware is quite different from Qing Bai ware. Ding ware is creamcolour while Qing Bai is bluish white.Ding ware are quite rare and sought after even till this day.This is a really beautiful and classy bowl and in excellent condition.No chip no crack.Diameter across the mouth: 20 cmHeight: 6 cmWeight: 325 gramsThe battery is there forsize comparison only. It has nothing to do with the item.'Most of my collectionis one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They werenever intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible I handcarried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Someof the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been withme for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able tobuy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price.If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Not only youare buying an item you are also buying 50 years of experience. Thanks for bidding.'I only accept Paypal. Ihave a 5 business days shipping policy however if I can send earlier I will.Thank you.I am happy to combinepostage.Check out my other items!Besure to add me to your favouriteslist!
