Well painted blue and white bowl the exterior painted with the tantric symbols interspersed with florals, a double band of underglaze blue at the mouth rim and a triple band of underglaze blue at the foot, the interior undecorated, a six character Daoguang mark in underglaze blue on the base and of the period. 3 1/2 in. diam.
Condition: Perfect. No cracks, chips, hairlines or other damages.
Provenance: Cleveland, Ohio collection
The tantric sect of Buddism had a following in China after its spread from Tibet in the Song Dynasty. The symbolism on this bowl comes from the spiritual designs of the tantric mythology
Daoguang mark and period porcelain is now rare. This bowl is among the most difficult to find from the Daoguang period.
