A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOWL, China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1661–1722)

d cm 27,2

Decorated with flowering branches, rocks and flying insects; the rim features lobed panels containing floral motifs alternating with precious objects and auspicious symbols, set against a ground of stylised geometric patterns. The exterior is decorated with flowers and ruyi motifs. The centre of the base bears a square underglaze-blue mark within a double circle.

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