Copper Red Kylin Bowl

Rare Chinese porcelain bowl, decorated in underglaze copper red…
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Rare Chinese porcelain bowl, decorated in underglaze copper red with foliate rim, naively decorated with a Kylin, the underside burnt iron red in the firing. Relatively minor firing faults only. Width 20 cm

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  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
  • Kylin or Qilin - A kylin or qilin is a mythical Chinese animal, dating back to the 5th century with the head of a dragon, the body of a deer and the tail of a lion. It is a regarded as a good omen bringing serenity and prosperity, and is said to appear with the coming or departure of a wise sage or illustrious ruler.

    It is also part of the culture of Korea and Japan.

    As well as being represented in bronze and jade, it is also used as a decorative motif on ceramics.

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