Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Happiness Bowl - Qing Dynasty

An ornate Chinese blue-and-white porcelain good luck bowl, adorned with hand-painted cobalt blue patterns in the style of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912). This type of bowl was traditionally used as a symbol of good fortune and was a popular trade item shipped via Chinese sea routes to Southeast Asia and Europe.

The bowl has an elegant round shape with a stable foot ring and fits beautifully in a display cabinet, on a mantelpiece, or as a decorative accent in an Asian or eclectic interior. An authentic piece of Chinese porcelain history.

• Style: Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, Qing Dynasty
• Decoration: hand-painted cobalt blue patterns
• Type: good luck bowl / dish
• Material: porcelain
• Dimensions: height 6 cm, diameter 14.7 cm, foot ring 6.2 cm
• Weight: 249 grams
• Origin: China
• Period: Qing Dynasty (19th century)
• Condition: used — minor signs of wear consistent with age, otherwise in good condition