A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE WITH MANDARIN PALLET ENAMELED PORCELAIN BOWL, EUROPEAN FIGURAL SUBJECT AND LANDSCAPE, QING DYNASTY (1644-19123), QIANLONG REIGN (1736-1795), LATE 18TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1790, the parcel gilt bowl interior has a gold scroll-and-shell tendril pattern interior rim centering a spray of colorful flowers, the exterior of the bowl has underglaze "European" style blue and white scrolling floral reserves centering two mandarin pallet landscape scenes, one vignette is of a lady and "putti"-style, draped child runs along the road following behind a farmer pulling an ox as banners fly among trees near a pond, the second larger vignette presents a curious scene of three men seated at a circular table wearing tricorn hats, dressed in the fashion of the late 18th century, at their back a castle with dense forest and before them, a bay welcomes Dutch style ships, the scene evoking early 18th century commerce and trade, is interspersed by sepia tone grisaille enameled Canton style landscape scenes among dense flower sprays, raised on a circular foot. Height: 5" Diameter: 11 3/8"

Literature: Howard, David Sanctuary, "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," page 285, image G1, Mackay, page 770, image W12, Sandys, and page 953, Mackay and Sandys, addendum, image M4,.-The images show a very near "gold scroll-and-shell decoration," noting that the author was unable to discern if the pattern was added in China or England. The plate pictured on page 953 resembles the "gold scroll-and-shell decoration," on the present bowl. This specific pattern was imported for the families or clans Mackay - born by the Barons Reay, Sandys, Sands, or Sandes beginning as early as 1740. The technique of underglaze blue decoration with overglaze enamel is called Wucai. The present lot demonstrates a transitional form of wucai enamel decoration, which is combined with the popular late 18th century Mandarin pallet enameling.

Apparent repair with some inpainted restorations, losses, chips, rubbing, and loss of enamel, kiln frits, cracks, and otherwise unmarked. Wear and condition expected for age and materials. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."