A vibrant and joyful vintage Chinese porcelain rice bowl covered in an exuberant all-over pattern of multicolored plum blossoms and round leaf clusters against a vivid turquoise blue ground. The blossoms — in white, pink, orange, red, and purple — are rendered with bright overglaze enamel in the traditional Chinese famille rose style, each with a yellow center. The flared conical form sits on a small footed base, and the interior is glazed in clean white with a fine gold rim line. A lively, eye-catching piece full of color and energy.
Material: Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration
Diameter: ~4.5 inches
Motif: Plum blossoms (méihuā) — a traditional symbol of resilience and renewal
Condition: Good vintage condition; minor gold rim wear consistent with age; no chips or cracks noted
Style: Chinese export porcelain; famille rose palette on turquoise ground
A wonderful display piece for collectors of Asian ceramics, or a bold pop of color in any eclectic interior.
