Large Famille Verte Bowl

Description:

Large Famille Verte Bowl, China, 19th century, the interior with a diaper band around the rim, with four auspicious symbols in panels and a seated scholar holding a wine cup in the well, the exterior with a continuous scene with armed warriors lined up before four officials in a pavilion, gilt details, a double ring in underglaze blue on base, dia. 16, ht. 6 3/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

in good condition with loss of enamels and gilt to some areas, pockmarks from clay impurities.


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