Dimensions: CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE FLOWER DRAGON&PHOENIX PATTERN BOWL
6.5 cm H x 13.5 cm Diam
Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl .Made in The Year of Daoguang Reign Period of The Great Qing Dynasty.This bowl has elegant shape, exquisite craftsmanship, pure fetal and natural smooth glaze. It is covered with white glaze as ground, the exterior and centre base are covered with famille rose dragon and phoenix patterns. The decoration reflects its massiness and elegance. The glaze on this bowl is rather thick and moisturizing while the color is strong and brilliant. The color and graphic of the bowl, expresses a sense of magnificence and sumptuousness court style.
PROVENANCE:
From The Estate of?Joseph E. Bennell (1927-July 7, 2019) Cuyahoga Falls, OH. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, served in World War II, returned home, and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. He went on to receive a Master's in Education from Ohio State University (Go Buckeyes) and Indiana University. He married Carol A. Wilhite on November 23, 1952, who preceded him in death in 1988, after 36 beautiful years of marriage. After working at Kent State University for several years, he relocated his family to Springfield, Virginia, where he finished his career as the Audio Visual Coordinator for Southern Virginia Community College. He retired in 1988, and after the death of his wife, returned to Dover Delaware. He was very active in several churches and ministries over the years, including Delaware Bible Church and Centralia Presbyterian Church. Nothing made him happier than spending time with friends and sharing his wealth of knowledge and many stories of travel throughout the world and the time he spent in the service.