A FAMILLE ROSE GREEN-GROUND BOWL AND COVER, DAOGUANG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN IRON RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)

The bowl is painted on the exterior with two panels enclosing scenes from the play Mudan ting, (Peony Pavilion), all surrounded by butterflies, flowers and fruits reserved on a lime-green ground. The cover is similarly decorated below the circular knob.
6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm.) diam.

CONDITION REPORT:
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
Bowl:
-There is slight abrasion to the turquoise interior and some rubbing to the gilding
Cover:
-There is slight abrasion to the turquoise underside, and two slight nicks to foot rim
-There is a small area of overpaitning to the exterior near the mouth rim.
-There is rubbing to the gilding.