Possibly 18th century, with anhua decoration, also with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels, painted with three figural cartouches, the interior further decorated with butterflies and floral sprays, gilt highlights throughout, unmarked.

2 7/8 x 5.75 in. diameter

Collection of Elaine Sandahl of Durham, North Carolina

Flake to rim; hairline to bowl interior, due to original firing crack, which in part goes through to exterior; wear to gilt decoration and iron red flower at center. Wear to some enamel.

$100 - 300