
Vintage collectible
Height: 2.25 inches
Diameter: 5 inches
Set of two
Pre-Owned
This bowls appear to be a traditional ceramic bowls commonly used for serving rice or soup. Its shape, with a slightly wider opening and smaller base, aligns with typical designs for rice bowls in East Asian cultures. The blue and white decoration is also characteristic of traditional Chinese or Korean porcelain, adding to its potential use for dining or ceremonial purposes.
This is written in Chinese, using a cursive script style (possibly 草书, cursive script, or 行书, semi-cursive script). This style is often used in traditional Chinese calligraphy and can be harder to read for those unfamiliar with the specific script.
The characters appear to be written in a flowing, cursive Chinese script. Based on the style and positioning, they seem to read as:
朝鲜 (cháo xiǎn)
This translates to “Joseon,” the historical name for Korea, often used in reference to the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897) or as a general term for Korea during certain periods. This suggests the item could be Korean or inspired by Korean ceramics.