Blue and White Muslimware Bowl

c. 1800
$238 USD SOLD
Dimensions
H: 2.75" Dia: 6.0"
Materials
Paint
Ceramic
Collection #
JDJ007B
Estimated Shipping
$20

This late 19th century footed bowl is part of a large collection that we've acquired from a friend in Beijing. It would have been offered in Central Asia by Chinese traders along the Silk Road in exchange for spices or gems. The Chinese artisans who hand painted it with scrolls, loops and crossed lines thought the decorations looked similar to Islamic characters that they didn’t know how to write. The bowl would have been used every day for tea, rice, noodles and soup. It can be used today for just about anything but we like it for fruit, nuts and snacks and the stories it triggers about the art and cultural history that spans from East to West Asia.

Questions? Ask us

What They're Saying

Mick de Giulio | de Giulio kitchen design

“I love working with PAGODA RED. When I’m looking for something distinctive for one of my clients, I can be sure I’ll find it there. Betsy has an incredible eye for the beautiful and unique and she continues to offer one of the best collections of Chinese furniture and decorative art.”

Receive our weekly email on design &
creating memorable spaces