Two Chinese Yellow Porcelain Bowls, 1910 Xuantong Mark (Auction 2026-06-05, Lot 225)

$257.00

East Asia, China, late Qing Dynasty, ca. 1910 CE. A pair of mustard yellow glazed porcelain bowls of identical form, each with a gently flaring profile and raised foot. Though similar in size and shape, the interior decoration differs in molded relief. One bowl features five-clawed dragons and phoenixes arranged in dynamic composition, symbols associated with imperial authority and harmony. The other is decorated with peony blossoms, representing prosperity and honor. The bases bear an eight-character Xuantong reign mark, indicating production during the Gengxu year, corresponding to 1910. Size: 8″ W x 2.25″ H (20.3 cm x 5.7 cm)

Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection

Condition: Both are repaired, with visible breaklines and chips. Losses to rims on both, and the peony bowl has transparent resin or epoxy stabilizer added to rim.