Coral Chinese Famille Rose Bowl of Autumn Celebration

Coral Chinese Famille Rose Bowl of Autumn Celebration

Qing Dynasty (KANGXI PERIOD)

It is 7cm tall with a 15.4cm mouth diameter and 6cm base diameter. The body of the bowl is exquisite and strong while the inside is white-glazed, making It look soft and lustrous. The bowl is a coral-ground bowl with a smooth and deep colour. The painting of autumn celebration is formed using flowers of various colours and species. All the nine species of flower blooms in autumn and they are peony, okra, chrysanthemum, orchid, poppy, begonia, camellia, Chinese herbaceous peony and gardenias. The flowers in the painting are blooming with charm and grace, and this beauty illuminates through despite the season of change. The way it is painted is very exquisite and is even capable of showing the sun by creating shadows and shades to make the flowers and leave pop up with a three-dimensional effect. At the bottom is four characters written in blue and white within the square frames which says “KANG XI YU ZHI”.

 

 

珊瑚红粉彩九秋同庆碗

清康熙。

高 7 厘米，口径 15.4 厘米，足径 6 厘米。

此碗胎体细薄坚致，内壁施白釉，温润莹美，外壁施珊瑚红彩为地，色泽匀净浓妍，以诸色彩料绘就牡丹、秋葵、菊花、兰花、罂粟花、秋海棠、山茶、芍药、栀子花等九种秋天盛开的花卉，构成九秋图。图中花枝招展，风姿绰约，妍美妩媚之态在秋日华光之下一展无遗。绘画技巧高超，以彩料之浓淡的变化来表现花叶的阴阳向背，突出花卉的立体感。底以青花双方框内书“康熙御制”四字款。因秋天是收获的季节，遂集九种秋草于一图，寓意九秋同庆，共贺丰收。