"Large Polychrome Enamel Bowl China/canton 19th Century With Battle Scenes Decor"
Large porcelain bowl decorated with polychrome enamels of figures and landscapes. The interior and exterior of the bowl are decorated with two lob reserves decorated with figurative lake or mountain landscapes, and two rectangular reserves representing battle scenes, probably taken from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. A final scene in a round cartouche adorns the bottom. The rim of the bowl is decorated with a frieze of lotus flowers, bats and polychrome shou signs on a yellow background. China, Canton, 19th centuryDim: 29.5 cm diameter x 13 cm high (without the base)