Fine Qing Republic Chinese Porcelain Footed Bulb Pot Planter ~Gilt ~Marked CHINA

Description

T
his auction is for a lovely old Chinese
porcelain planter, pot or narcissus bowl with eight sides in a rectangular shape.  The outside of the bowl is finished in orange-red porcelain with gilt designs.  Four of the sides have graceful gilt flowers & branches and four of the sides have Chinese writing.  There are lovely gilt designs on the top rim and a traditional Chinese border in gilt under the rim.  The planter rests on four feet, one in each corner.  The inside and bottom of the planter are finished in white porcelain.  The bowl is marked "CHINA" in lovely iron-red lettering on the bottom.  This marking dates the planter to circa 1880 - 1922 (late Qing or early Republic).  The beautiful bowl could have been made for export or for use in China.
These graceful bowls had a variety of uses but were very popular for narcissus or bonsai.
The fine gilt porcelain planter is in excellent vintage condition with only normal expected wear.  There are a few normal characterisics of old porcelain such as tiny pits and spots that were not covered by the glaze.  There are a few very small spots of enamel loss that could include a very shallow chip. There could be surface scratches.  The gold gilt is in excellent condition with minimal loss.  The inside of the planter does not have dirt or water stains.  I always use a saucer when displaying a plant in the jard.
There are no chips, cracks, damage or repairs.
Chinese Planter
Weight:  3 pounds 0.85 ounces
Length at widest:  9 3/4"
Width at widest:  8 1/8"
Height:   3 3/4"
Marked CHINA
This beautiful old Chinese gilt porcelain planter is a wonderful work of art from old China.  It is quite nice to have a piece marked CHINA.  The exquisite
planter will enhance any collection of Chinese arts and antiques.  And perfect to display your favorite plants.  A smart buy for the collector.
Please note:  We make every effort to accurately describe all items offered for sale.  We encourage you to use your own judgment and
expert advice for dating and valuing items.  Examine the photos as they are part of the description.  We cannot make any guarantees as to the actual age of any items offered for sale, as opinions are known to vary from one expert to another.
Full USPS insurance coverage.  Your purchase will be packaged with great care using new bubble wrap and a sturdy new cardboard box.  I usually ship daily except for Sundays and holidays.  Any excess shipping cost paid over the actual shipping cost will be refunded to the buyer.  I do not charge for packing materials.
Sold in the US only.  No international bids, please.  Will not ship outside the US.
I do not accept returns unless I make a significant error in describing the old Chinese porcelain planter.  Please make note of this policy before bidding.  Please examine the photos to assess the condition of the vase for yourself.
This auction is for the old Chinese planter only.  No stands or plants are included in the auction.  Other items shown in the photos are for display purposes only.