1950s Chinese Batavia Ware Blue and White Bowl With Interior Scenes

Description

Antique Chinese porcelain Batavia ware bowl. The exterior with cafe au lait glaze, dark brown at the bottom fading to … more Antique Chinese porcelain Batavia ware bowl. The exterior with cafe au lait glaze, dark brown at the bottom fading to light brown at the top rim. The interior painted with a traditional design featuring a central scene depicting a hawk perched in a pine tree. Surrounding this are 6 reserve panels depicting scenes of outdoor activities alternating with geometric designs.
A very fine and elegant piece.
No markings.
Vintage mid-20th century.
Excellent condition and a collectable piece.
Listed by East2West Furniture.
6 1/4" diameter x 3" tall.
0.75 pounds.
**These wares appear to have been named after the city of Jakarta which at that time was the Dutch East India Company trading centre in South East Asia, or Batavia. A little piece of history found in an English estate 3 years ago - it's had quite a journey around the world.

Wood stands are available if required. less