Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Punch Bowl

mid-19th century, of circular form with slightly flared sides and broad rim, decorated to the interior with a central medallion depicting figures on terraces, surrounded by alternating panels showing figures and birds and insects amid flowers, all on a scrolling foliate ground with flowerhead and butterfly detail, the rim decorated with ruyi bats and cartouches containing birds and flowers, the exterior painted with three floral sprays.
h. 5-3/4", dia. 19"

Provenance: Estate of Nancy Nye Harrell, Houston, Texas.

There is an elongated flake to the outside edge of the rim, about 3/4". There is some rubbing to the inner edge of the flat rim and some minor rubbing to the bottom. No cracks or restoration.