Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Chinoiserie Bowl

Blue Print Store

 
I came across this very pretty picture of mahjong tiles in a lovely chinoiserie bowl. I am sure that the lucite boxes that mahjong companies sell are the preferred way to store and display your mahjong tiles, but I love this bowl idea. Lots of people do use decorative bowls for storing and displaying their tiles. Crystal bowls are a popular choice, but I would prefer a chinoiserie option. Mahjong did indeed originate in China.

I of course have a wonderful collection of Chinese bowls. I think they would be great for my mahjong tiles as I collect more sets over time.

The lucite boxes are not cheap either averaging about $100. I would rather use my bowls that I already have. The tip I read is just to keep them out of direct sun. 

Chinese bowls can be functional for serving, or for fruit, vegetables, or as catch-alls or decorative for seashells, moss balls, sea glass, pinecones, anything you like. I am not a fan of potpourri however. (There is nothing worse than dusty, faded, cheap smelling potpourri).

At CCC, pink golf tees in a Chinese bowl -


CCC


Here are some great blue and white chinoiserie choices - 


East Enterprises Canton Bowl with Wood Base


Legend Accents Bird Floral Bowl


Large Festoon Pagoda Bowl


Handpainted Floral Bowl


Floral Porcelain Bowl


Porcelain Garden Bowl


Chinese Landscape Bowl





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