Antique Delft Polychrome Punch Bowl in the Chinese Taste

Early 18th century, possibly Bristol, tin-glazed earthenware hand-painted polychrome, of round form with conforming foot, exterior decorated in bird with flowering arabesque borders, interior with central bird on branch design, unsigned.

4 3/4 x 9 x 9 in.

From the Collection of Josephine Chapman Borthwick, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Some chipping to the upper rim and foot rim; upper rim with some crazing/light hairlines.