Dimensions: 3-1/4" H x 6-1/8" Diam. (each)

Stunning, near pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Reign Period, A pair Lotus Qianlong gilt overglazed bowl. Delicately potted with bulbous lower body steep round straight upward to wide opening rim, simply deep vessel, straight opening, curved side, raised on slightly small foot base rim. All reserved hand painted ornamentations are rendered in gold yellow underglaze base color which contrast against the gilt fine color. The main body adorned with big Lotus flowers blooms interspersed with scrolling interlocking tendril and foliage. The lotus is one of the most significant flowers in the Chinese culture. It symbolizes the holy seat of Buddha. Because the flower rises from the mud and blooms in exquisite beauty it symbolizes perfection and purity of both the heart and mind. It also represents long life and honor. The lotus flower is depicted in Chinese art, poetry and architecture. Repeating key fret decorated on the upper mouth rim and on the foot base rim. Auspicious geometrically pattern festooned on the lower belly. Turquoise blue soft fine underglaze base color covering all the inner bowl. The glaze is seamless and gives off a beautiful luster, with the colors maintaining excellent vibrancy. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous, the shape is uniformly proportioned.

Mark on under base, a six underglaze red seal script characters reign mark, Qianlong Reign Period of Great Qing Dynasty.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition.
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