A LOBED BUTTERFLY PORCELAIN BOWL China, Qing Dynasty (1644 to 1912). The bowl vibrantly enameled on the exterior with butterflies amongst lotus, chrysanthemum, and other flowers. The interior with a similar central depiction surrounded by hundreds of stylised shou characters in various script arranged in three horizontal rows, the rim with a diaper pattern design. Six-character seal mark on the underside.

Condition: With cracks stabilized with staples.
Provenance: Slovakian private collection.

Weight: 710 g
Dimensions: Diameter 22 cm