(2) Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowls. Pair of Chinese porcelain bowls with cobalt floral decoration on white, on raised circular foot. With Guangxu mark on base.

Size: 3 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.

Chinese blue and white porcelain, first produced during the Tang dynasty (7th–10th centuries) but perfected under the Yuan and Ming dynasties, became one of the most iconic and influential ceramic traditions in the world. Its hallmark design features vivid cobalt-blue decoration painted under a clear glaze on a fine white porcelain body, often depicting floral motifs, landscapes, mythical creatures, or narrative scenes. Early wares relied on imported Persian cobalt, prized for its intensity, while later periods developed refined local sources. Blue and white porcelain was not only treasured domestically but also became a major export commodity, spreading to the Middle East, Europe, and beyond, where it inspired countless imitations and adaptations. Valued for its durability, beauty, and technical innovation, it stands as a symbol of both Chinese craftsmanship and global cultural exchange.

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