A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'ROMANCE OF THE WESTERN CHAMBER' PORCELAIN BOWL CHINA, QING DYNASTY, POSSIBLY KANGXI PERIOD It rests on a short unglazed ring foot and has a round body and an everted rim. The outer part of the body is finely painted in underglaze cobalt blue with a compartmentalized décor of a man with ladies in various pavilions, possibly inspired from the 'Romance of the Western Chamber' (Xīxiāngjì - 西廂記), whilst the inner part is painted with a band of swastikas combined with five boys. The base bears an underglaze cobalt blue six-character mark of Emperor Kangxi in kaishu script within a double circle. H: 9,5 cm - D: 20,2 cm 大号青花西厢记瓷碗 中国，清代 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.