Antique Chinese porcelain Batavia ware bowl. The exterior with cafe au lait glaze, dark brown at the bottom fading to light brown at the top rim. The interior painted with a traditional design featuring a central scene depicting a hawk perched in a pine tree. Surrounding this are 6 reserve panels depicting scenes of outdoor activities alternating with geometric designs. A very fine and elegant piece. No markings. Vintage mid-20th century. Excellent condition and a collectable piece. 6 1/4" diameter x 3" tall. 0.75 pounds. **These wares appear to have been named after the city of Jakarta which at that time was the Dutch East India Company trading centre in South East Asia, or Batavia. A little piece of history found in an English estate 3 years ago - it's had quite a journey around the world.
