A FINE CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN BALSAM PEAR BOWL, DAOGUANG MARK AND PERIOD (1820-1850). Finely decorated in enamels with bamboo and leafy vines with hanging fruit and butterfly, continuing into the interior of the bowl. Six character seal mark of Daoguang in underglaze blue to base. 11cm diam.

Provenance: Property of a local gentleman. Gifted as a wedding present to the vendor's parents in 1953, thence by descent.

Ref: See an almost identical bowl sold at Christie's New York, 22–23 September 2022 'Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art' sale, LOT 1057.

Good condition without any cracks or chips and no signs of repair. One 3mm glaze imperfection to the body near one hanging fruit.