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Copper-Red Ceramic Bowl with Auspicious Motifs, Ming Dynasty

Copper-Red Ceramic Bowl with Auspicious Motifs, Ming Dynasty

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This ceramic piece appears to be a copper-red produced in Jingdezhen, China, during the Ming to early Qing dynasty (15th–17th century). It features a copper red glaze applied over a bluish-white base. The exterior is decorated with fishes, while the interior is inscribed with characters symbolizing longevity and blessings. 

"寿 (shou, longevity)," "南山 (Nanshan, enduring like the southern mountain)," and "喜 (xi, joy)" at the center, forming a classic auspicious inscription (吉祥文, jixiangwen) that conveys wishes for longevity and blessings. The term "Nanshan" symbolizes endurance and longevity, while "xi" is commonly associated with celebrations and joyous occasions. Such inscriptions were frequently seen on porcelain from the late Ming to early Qing dynasty and were likely used in ceremonies celebrating weddings, birthdays, or longevity.

Period: Ming-Qing Dynasty
Medium: Copper Red and Blue and White Porcelain
Type: Bowl
Condition : Excellent
Size : 18.5cm(Diameter) , 8.5cm(Height)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong

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