Christie's; Large Chinese 19th Century Famille Rose and gold Enameled Porcelain barbed quatrefoil bowl on a high flared foot, the surface with a detailed scene of Military Men on Horseback in a Courtyard watched by Officials on a Terrace while Musicians Play; the border with Birds, Butterflies and Flowers on a border of 4-claw iron red Dragons detailed with gilding. Width 15 1/2 inches (39.3 cm.). PROVENANCE: Purchased from Christie's New York, 6 September 2007, Lot 623, the Property of a Manhattan Collector with a partial older Christie's label.

Light age related wear to enamels and gilding; a small flake to top inside edge now with old infill and over-painting. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.