Porcelain Bowl – Ex Collection of Augustus the Strong, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Photo courtesy Auctionata

Porcelain, blue glazed. On the base Johanneum mark, N485. The exterior decorated in gilding with flowers. Diameter: 17.5 cm. Estimation : 640 € / 800 €

Provenance: Austrian private collection, originally from the collection of Augustus the Strong

Fine porcelain bowl with a filigree golden décor

This glazed porcelain bowl was made in the Chinese Kangxi period (1662-1722) of the Qing Dynasty. On a round foot ring the body rises and forms a narrow mouth rim.
The interior of the bowl is white, while the outer wall is decorated with golden flowers on a blue ground. In the middle of the base the Johanneum mark, N485 is visible.

The porcelain bowl shows signs of wear consistent with its age. Two hairline cracks, glaze frits at rim as well as on the feet and gold wear are visible.
The diameter is 17.5 cm.

Johanneum marks are inventory marks added to porcelain from the collection of Augustus the Strong (1694-1733). 
The first inventory was made in 1721 and the second of the porcelain collection at Dresden was made between 1770 and 1779.
The latter comprises five volumes including the original information of the 1721 inventory and the alterations depending on new acquisitions.
The term ‘Johanneum’ was taken from the building in Dresden to which the royal collection was moved in 1875-76.

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