Two Chinese Export Porcelain Mandarin Punch Bowls

Late 18th/early 19th century

H: 4 3/4, Dia: 11 1/4 in. (larger)

PROVENANCE:

Private Collection, Yardley, Pennsylvania.

Bowl with decoration of butterfly in bowl: hairline fracture visible at underside running diameter of base; another hairline fracture at base of bowl; light fritting to underside; very light rubbing and occasional abrasion to painted and gilt decoration; to interior of bowl moderate rubbing to central butterfly scene; moderate rubbing to gilt and painted decoration around rim, some fleabites at rim. Bowl with figural scene in bowl: light rubbing and occasional abrasions to painted and gilt decoration; more moderate rubbing and wear to decoration around rim and interior bowl scene; some fleabites at rim; light fritting to base; occasional accretions to surfaces.