Dimensions: Width: 17.3cm, Height: 8.7cm.

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Chenghua Blue and White Alum Red Qilin Porcelain Bowls On Carved Hardwood Stands. The porcelain potted in a shallow, slight deep, round close mouth rim, raised on ring foot base. Hand painted ornamentations are rendered in white base color which against blue and alum red color, depicted of flying qilin mythical beast through ruyi clouds, flaming vapors and above thrashing wavy waves. Qilin are extraordinarily beautiful creatures, sparkling like gems and adorned in flames. With their scaly bodies and horned heads, they resemble Chinese dragons. Qilin are symbol of luck, good omens, protection, prosperity, success, and longevity by the Chinese. Whatever their special attraction, they always move gracefully and dazzle the mortals who see them.The Under-base bears a reign mark, a six under glazed blue script characters reign mark, enclosed within blue rectangle lines. Made in The Years ChengHua Reign Period of The Great Ming Dynasty.