Vintage Chinese Brass Encased Porcelain Decorative Bowl

This item is a small, shallow decorative bowl or plate featuring a mixed-media construction of a white porcelain body encased in a rounded brass or copper-alloy metal shell. Physically, the item appears to be approximately 5-6 inches in diameter, characterized by a smooth white porcelain base center and a convex, patinated metal outer wall. A notable feature is the integrated metal hanging tab soldered to the rim, indicating its intended use as a wall hanging decoration. The underside is marked with a circular red iron-oxide stamp that reads 'MADE IN CHINA' surrounding a stylized logo, a mark commonly seen on decorative exports from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1970s). The condition shows significant age-related wear, including heavy oxidation, verdigris (green corrosion spots), and surface scratching throughout the metal casing. There are visible seams where the metal was joined around the porcelain core. The porcelain itself appears intact without major cracks, though the stamp is slightly smeared. The craftsmanship is typical of tourist-market export wares, blending industrial metalwork with traditional ceramic materials for western home decor markets.