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Beautiful Chinese “Eggshell Porcelain” Bowl With Fish, Water Motifs - $225 (Seattle)
1920 4th Avenue near Virginia
condition:
like new
size / dimensions:
7.125" x 3.125" x 22.5"
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Higher grade egghell porcelain will allow light to shine through evenly without dark impurities or cloudiness. ”. So thin and translucent that you can see the fish and plants from the inside the bowl when held over a bright light.
This piece was produced in Jingdezhen, China, where the finest porcelain makers have been creating masterworks for centuries. I believe it was made sometime in the 1970’s or 1980s. The bowl measures 7.125" across, 3.125" high and 22.5" around.
Buyer pays cash (or Zelle) and collects from us here in downtown Seattle (1920 Fourth Avenue, 1 block west of the Westin Hotel). We will meet you in our main lobby at the concierge / security desk.
• The Mark: The blue square seal stamp in the center of the base contains four characters written in Zhuanshu (archaic seal script).
• Transliteration & Translation: It reads 景德镇制 (Jingdezhen Zhi), which translates directly to "Made in Jingdezhen".Era & Origin: This blue square stamped seal mark was heavily used during the mid-to-late 20th century (specifically from the 1970s through the 1990s) by state-run porcelain factories in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province—the historical porcelain capital of China.
• The Calligraphy: To the right of the foot ring, there is a short, fluid hand-painted script (ink calligraphy) along with a small red artist seal stamp.
• Meaning / Subject: The characters read 游乐 (You Le), which translates to "Enjoying Leisure" or "Swimming Happily." This refers directly to the classical motif of goldfishes swimming among water plants and lotus buds/blossoms.