top of page
Small Antique Chinese Scalloped Nyona Bowl with Symbols

Small Antique Chinese Scalloped Nyona Bowl with Symbols

$40.00Price

This smaller eight leafed or lobed scalloped bowl is a beautiful enamed turquoise with the exterior decorated with symbols including the yin/yang symbol and a peach which symbolizes longevity, immortality and fertility. (We have been unable to identify the significance, if any, of the other symbols, sorry.)

 

The lack of a CHINA stamp suggests it was made prior to the 1890s. We are quite sure this is a nyona, a piece designed for export to Chinese communities abroad. Stamping the origin country name on items was not required until 1891. (The things you learn!)

 

There is a crack that was glued back into place at some time, as shown in photos. Otherwise, the glaze is in very good condition, and there are only natural imperfections such as pockmarks from the glazing process.

 

H 1 7/8” x Diameter 6”

8.5 oz

 

Disclaimer: We have tried to make sure colors shown in photos are representative of the real colors of each item. We have tried to identify all imperfections in descriptions, but we may have missed some. If you are unhappy with your purchase, let us know

bottom of page