A Chinese Canton enamel porcelain bowl, painted in famille rose…
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A Chinese Canton enamel porcelain bowl, painted in famille rose with floral sprigs and bouquets, a gilt hop border at the rim, monogrammed in script 'MT' to the side within a gilt ribbon swagged cartouche. circa 1775. Diameter 29 cm, height 12.5 cm.

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.

    In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.

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