Blue and White Porcelain Bowl with Base Mark
Ceramic decorative art vessel • Anonymous Chinese ceramic artisan / Regional kiln production
Style & Movement
Traditional Chinese Export or Domestic Porcelain
Medium & Technique
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue painted mark
Creation Period
Likely 19th to early 20th century, imitating earlier Qing dynasty wares
Dimensions & Format
Circular foot rim, approximate base diameter 8 to 12 cm
Subject Description
Underside base of a ceramic bowl featuring an underglaze blue handwritten mark or signature within the recessed foot ring, showing a pale celadon-tinged or white glaze and an unglazed foot rim.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition; normal age-related wear to the unglazed foot rim with slight discoloration and minor surface scuffs, glaze remains stable.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $300 USD
Provenance History
Acquired through private collection, likely originating from Asian export trade or estate holdings.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of traditional utilitarian or decorative ceramic production, highlighting the historical practice of marking bases to denote kiln origins or maker marks, though requiring further epigraphic analysis for exact dating.
Notable Features
Hand-painted underglaze blue mark on the interior of the recessed base, showcasing fluid calligraphic brushwork against a clear glazed porcelain ground and an orange-peel texture.
Condition Issues
Minor surface wear, slight firing imperfections typical of antique ceramics, and soil or shelf-wear accumulation along the unglazed foot rim.
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle cleaning with a soft, dry brush or mild aqueous solution if necessary; store in a stable, climate-controlled environment away from sudden temperature fluctuations.