Chinoiserie Crackle Glaze Scalloped Jardiniere

This item is a decorative porcelain jardiniere or planter bowl, characterized by its oblong, quatrefoil shape with a heavily scalloped or lobed rim and body. The piece is constructed from ceramic with a light celadon or pale blue ground, featuring an intentional 'crackle' glaze (créquelé) that extends across both the interior and exterior surfaces. The exterior decoration consists of a dense, transfer-printed or hand-painted Chinoiserie floral scroll and vine pattern in cobalt blue, reminiscent of traditional Ming-style aesthetics. It features two integrated, downward-curving handles on the short ends, also decorated with blue scrollwork. The base is slightly flared with a corresponding scalloped foot. While the piece mimics antique Chinese export porcelain from the 18th or 19th century, the uniformity of the crackle and the crispness of the blue pattern suggest it is a high-quality 20th-century revival piece. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips or cracks, though the crackle glaze is a decorative feature rather than a sign of structural age. The craftsmanship displays a sophisticated molding process to achieve the rhythmic vertical lobes.