A PAIR OF GILT AND IRON-RED DECORATED ‘BAJIXIANG’ BOWLS, JIAQING MARK AND PERIOD
China, 1796-1820. Each delicately potted with deep rounded sides rising evenly from a short and solid foot to a gently everted gilt rim, all exactly as expected from Imperial wares of the early 1800s. Decorated to the exterior in nicely graduated shades of iron-red with highlights neatly picked out in gilt to depict the Eight Buddhist Emblems (bajixiang) surrounded by lotus blossoms borne on scrolling vines. The recessed base each with an iron-red six-character mark da Qing Jiaqing nianzhi and of the period. (2)


Provenance
: English trade.

Condition
: Excellent condition with minor wear and manufacturing irregularities. Only little rubbing to gilt and enamel. Extremely rare in this pristine condition.

Weight: 178.9 g and 163.9 g
Dimensions: Diameter 13.2 cm


The Eight Buddhist Emblems (bajixiang)
are a set of traditional symbols that represent the offerings made by the gods to Buddha upon his enlightenment. The symbols include the parasol, the golden fish, the conch shell, the endless knot, the lotus flower, the victory banner, the Dharma wheel, and the treasure vase. Each symbol has its own significance and is used in various contexts, such as in religious rituals, on prayer flags, and in artwork. Together, these symbols are believed to bring good fortune, prosperity, and happiness to those who use or encounter them.


Auction result comparison:

Type: Related
Auction: Christie’s Hong Kong, 30 May 2012, lot 4254
Price: HKD 437,500 or approx.
EUR 67,000
converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A rare iron-red decorated stem bowl, Jiaqing iron-red six-character seal mark and of the period
Expert remark: Compare the related motif and iron-red decoration, especially the lotus blossoms with similarly graduated shadings, as well as the Jiaqing reign mark. Note the different form, lack of gilt, and larger size (18.5 cm).




嘉慶款及年代一對礬紅釉描金八吉祥碗

中國，1796-1820年。對碗侈口，深弧腹，圈足。通體施白釉，壁白胎作為背景地，施礬紅色釉畫卷草紋，並以金彩繪圖，描金繪法輪、法螺、法幢、寶瓶、蓮花、雙魚、盤結、寶蓋等八吉祥圖案為裝飾。圈足内中央礬紅色釉書“大清道光年製”三行六字篆書款。全器釉色秀麗，描金精絕。(2)


來源：
英國古玩交易。

品相：
狀況良好，有輕微磨損和製造缺陷。描金和琺瑯有少量磨損。

重量：分別178.9 克與163.9克
尺寸：直徑 13.2 厘米


拍賣結果比較：


形制：相近
拍賣：香港佳士得，2012年5月30日，lot 4254
價格：HKD 437,500（相當於今日
EUR 67,000
）
描述：清嘉慶礬紅彩福壽三多紋高足盌
專家評論：比較相近的主題和鐵紅釉裝飾，尤其是蓮花，有著類似的漸變陰影，以及嘉慶款。請注意不同的外形，沒有描金，以及尺寸較大 (18.5 釐米)。