Bowl (2) - "Amsterdams Bont" - Porcelain - 18th-century

Two Chinese porcelain bowls – Amsterdams bont, 18th century A handsome pair of two Chinese porcelain bowls dating from the 18th century, executed in the so-called “Amsterdams bont.” This type of porcelain was produced in China and in the Netherlands, particularly in Amsterdam, hand-painted in colorful enamel decoration over the blue-and-white porcelain. The bowls display a lively and rich polychrome decor, with floral and decorative motifs carefully applied over the original blue-and-white porcelain. This combination of Chinese production and Dutch decoration makes each piece unique and characterful. “Amsterdams bont” is a popular category within Chinese export porcelain, where European taste and Eastern craftsmanship meet. The bright colors and playful compositions give the bowls a pronounced decorative appearance. An attractive and collectible pair occupying a special place in the history of 18th-century trade and art exchange. Overview Object: 2 bowls Material: porcelain Origin: China / overpainted in the Netherlands (Amsterdam) Period: 18th century Decoration: Amsterdams bont, polychrome Technique: blue underglaze with overglaze painting Features: combination of Eastern and European craftsmanship Condition: signs of use appropriate to age Dimensions and weight Length: 15.5 cm Width: 15.5 cm Height: 7.5 cm Weight: approx. 300 grams per piece The photographs are part of the lot description. The objects will be well packed and insured for shipping.

Estimate:£125.46

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