Kangxi Wucai Figural Story Bowl

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Porcelain

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Kangxi Wucai Figural Story Bowl

Catalog No.: 488

Period: Kangxi

Collection Name: Kangxi Wucai Figural Story Bowl

Dimensions: Height 8.5 cm, Diameter 18.5 cm

Starting Bid: 12000

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The auction piece features an open mouth, curved walls, and a ring foot. Its form is full, and its body is thick and stable. The bowl's body is painted in famille rose enamel, depicting Liu Bang slaying the snake and initiating an uprising, with people later cheering him on by waving flags. Legend has it that Liu Bang, while drunk, slew a snake. The next day, an old woman was crying by the roadside. When asked, she revealed that her son, the son of the White Emperor, had transformed into a snake blocking the path but was slain by the son of the Red Emperor. Upon hearing this, Liu Bang understood his heavenly mandate and thus launched his uprising. The glaze colors are vibrant and rich, and the figures are vividly depicted, making it a delight to behold.

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