Details
A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOWL
CHOSON DYNASTY (19TH CENTURY)
The globular bowl set on a raised and recessed ring foot and with an everted rim, finely decorated in underglaze blue beneath a blue-tinged white glaze, in the well with a Chinese "shou" writing character medallion, the rim with a key-fret design, the exterior of the bowl with three similar "shou" medallions interspersed with sprays of leafing and fruiting chestnut branches--2in. x 3 5/8in. (5cm. x 9.2cm.)
CHOSON DYNASTY (19TH CENTURY)
The globular bowl set on a raised and recessed ring foot and with an everted rim, finely decorated in underglaze blue beneath a blue-tinged white glaze, in the well with a Chinese "shou" writing character medallion, the rim with a key-fret design, the exterior of the bowl with three similar "shou" medallions interspersed with sprays of leafing and fruiting chestnut branches--2in. x 3 5/8in. (5cm. x 9.2cm.)
Provenance
General James A. Van Fleet
This bowl was given to General James A. Van Fleet by the Korean Government in recognition of his services as United Nations Commander during and after the Korean conflict.
This bowl was given to General James A. Van Fleet by the Korean Government in recognition of his services as United Nations Commander during and after the Korean conflict.