This pastel-colored lidded bowl (gàiwǎn) features a dual-themed decoration: the front depicts a tender scene of an elderly scholar teaching a child to readThis exquisite lidded bowl (gàiwǎn) represents the perfect harmony between pictorial art and calligraphy in traditional Chinese porcelain. Executed in the delicate pastel palette, the piece presents two distinct yet complementary artistic expressions.
Front Side - Narrative Painting:
The primary scene portrays a heartwarming pedagogical moment: an elderly scholar, seated with dignified composure, guides a young child through classical texts. The elder is trying to impart knowledge and wisdom to the child, but the child appears somewhat unwilling.Their garments are rendered in soft opaque shades of orange and light green, with meticulous attention to drapery and textile patterns. The figures are set against a minimalistic background, ensuring emphasis remains on the intimate
interaction.
Reverse Side - Calligraphic Art:The reverse features elegant Chinese calligraphy, presenting philosophical phrase, related to education, wisdom. The characters are brush-rendered in understated black or sepia ink, contrasting gracefully with the porcelain's white ground and complementing the front's color scheme. The calligraphy is not merely text but a visual composition that balances the painted narrative.
Cultural Significance:
This bowl embodies core Chinese values—reverence for education, intergenerational harmony, and the unity of literary and visual arts. It is both a functional tea set for ceremonial use and a meaningful cultural object, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts of classical Chinese art and philosophy.
Ideal for both use and display, this lidded bowl represents a sophisticated integration of storytelling, aesthetic beauty, and scholarly tradition.
Craftmanship
It is crafted from fine Kaolin clay and china stone, then this gaiwan is shaped, glazed, and kiln-fired at high temporature 1200°~1300° through traditional techniques to achieve durability, smooth texture, and elegant form, most importantly, to meet health standad of customers. It can be a decoration placed in your study or office, or you may drink coffee or tea by this delicate gaiwan. It will improve the aroma and your mood.
Gaiwan&Four matching teacups
This is a set of exquisite teaware. Whether you are enjoying a relaxing afternoon tea by yourself or inviting friends over for tea and conversation, it adds a refined and elegant touch to the atmosphere.
Designer: Song Rensheng
Brand: Ceramicpavilion
Mud: kaolin and porcelain stone.
Origin: Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
SIZE:
Size: Gaiwan 3.3in*3.2in (without saucer)
Saucer: 4.5in*0.9in
Teacup: 2.63in*2.24in
Capacity: Gaiwan 185ml
Teacups 60ml
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