Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Stacking Dishes. Blue and white four-layer round stacking bowls, hand painted cobalt decoration on white porcelain.

Size: 4 1/2 x 4 in.

Chinese stacking bowls are a practical and visually appealing form of porcelain or ceramic tableware, designed to nest neatly for efficient storage and display. Often produced in Jingdezhen and other major ceramic centers, these bowls range from simple, utilitarian designs to elaborately decorated versions featuring painted scenes, floral motifs, or calligraphic inscriptions. Stacking bowls were used in both domestic and ceremonial contexts, facilitating the serving of multiple dishes while conserving space. Collectors and historians value them not only for their functionality but also for their craftsmanship, artistic decoration, and insight into Chinese dining practices and social customs across different dynasties.

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