Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain bowls on stands. Deep curvature flaring upward to form the rim, with a slightly raised footing. The exterior is adorned with hand-painted iron-red phoenix amongst ruyi clouds medallions. The Phoenix represented power sent from the heavens to the Empress. If a phoenix was used to decorate a house it symbolized that loyalty and honesty were in the people that lived there. Phoenix also namely the Fenghuang has very positive connotations. It is a symbol of high virtue and grace. The Fenghuang also symbolizes the union of yin and yang, phoenix resembles emperor and empress, marital bliss, or happy reunion. The imagery is mottled yet the very fine details are still present throughout. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant finish that was applied by a meticulous glaze. Both porcelain bowls displayed upon an elaborate carved hardwood stand.
The under-base bears a reign mark, a six under-glazed blue seal script characters reign mark, Made in The Years of Daoguang Reign Period of Great Qing Dynasty. Measurements: Height (each): 2 3/4" Diameter (each): 6" Stand Height (each): 3 1/4" Diameter (each): 5 1/8"PROVENANCE: From Pennsylvania private collectors, Family Inherited. Original Receipt dated on May 8th, 1892. Bought from H.A. Eberhardt & Son Inc. of 210 Walnut ST, Philadelphia, PA. The Collections of Keller's family presented and offered up to auctions from Lot-179 through Lot-200.