Bowl c. 1700

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This Chinese porcelain bowl, dating back to the 18th century, is a fine example of "famille verte" porcelain. The bowl, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, displays intricate hand-painted decoration in vibrant shades of green, yellow, blue and red. Depicting a scene of figures within an elaborate architectural setting, the bowl showcases the characteristic motifs of "famille verte" ware, which was highly sought after during the Qing Dynasty.

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Four scenes grace this bowl: a scholar with two servants and a man with a fan addressing him; a warrior raising his sword, with two soldiers and a supplicant; three figures in an interior; a man asleep at a table. It is not clear what they are meant to depict, however these scenes may derive from a print illustrating a popular play.