A large blue and white petal moulded bowl, Qing dynasty, Kangxi…
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A large blue and white petal moulded bowl, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, the steeply rounded sides with upright petal-shaped panels rising from the base, each enclosing a blossoMing tree within a florette and foliate border below a band of shaped floral panels around the barbed rim, the interior with a similar lozenge diaper ground border encircling a central medallion of flowering lotus, the base with a flower sprig within a double circle, 34 cm diameter. Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 1 December 1981, lot 20

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  • Diaper Motif - The diaper motif is a repeating geometric pattern in decorative arts that consists of small diamond or lozenge shapes arranged in a grid. The pattern is often used as a background or border on textiles, ceramics, metalwork, and other decorative items. It can be found in a variety of cultures and historical periods, and is often used in formal or ornamental designs. The name "diaper" comes from the pattern's resemblance to the criss-crossed fabric of a baby's diaper.

  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.

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