This splendid Imari porcelain "bowl," enhanced by a refined gilded bronze mounting, is a classic example of the 19th-century European (particularly French) eclectic taste for Orientalism.
Elegant Imari Porcelain "Bowl" with Gilded Bronze Mounting
Era: Edo Period (1603 - 1868) Bronze mounting: Napoleon III Materials: Japanese Imari style porcelain, Chiseled and gilded bronze
Object Description
Refined semi-spherical porcelain bowl, decorated according to the canons of the Imari tradition with the typical chromatic palette "trilogy": underglaze cobalt blue, iron red and touches of pure gold on a white background. The floral decoration is rich and meticulous, characterized by large chrysanthemum and peony flowers, symbols of nobility and prosperity.
The Bronze Mounting
The element of exceptional value is the gilded bronze structure, which elevates the object from simple ceramic to a precious piece of furniture:
Phoenix/Dragon-shaped supports: The bowl is supported by three supports in the shape of mythological creatures (stylized Phoenixes or dragons) finely chiseled, which give momentum and a monumental character to the object.
Upper edge: The porcelain is crowned by a bronze ring with an architectural fretwork frieze and gadroon borders, which refine its upper profile.
Interior: The structure is secured by a central gilded pin visible inside the bowl, typical of period mountings.
State of Preservation
The object is in excellent overall condition. The porcelain shows no hairlines or chips; the gilding of the bronze retains a beautiful luster with a natural patina that attests to its authenticity and period.
These objects arise from the desire of the European upper middle class to "Westernize" the precious imported porcelains, transforming them into centerpieces or luxury storage objects. The quality of the chiseling of the supports suggests a high-level manufacture, probably Parisian.
Dimensions: width 18, depth 18, height 17 cm. All measurements refer to the mounting.
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