Light as a feather and almost transparent - a very fine Chinese 'eggshell' porcelain bowl hand painted inside and out. The outside in a millefiori design interspersed with colorful dragons against a gilt/gold background. The inside with a central green dragon in a gold medallion surrounded by a green "crashing waves" border. Rose & green Ruyi border at top rim (inside and out) and a green crashing wave border at base. Comes with original padded box with bone clasps. Tongzhi seal mark in red stamped on the underside. Mid 20th Century. A exceptionally pretty bowl - we have stands available for sale if required. Acquired from a collector of fine Chinese porcelains who has acquired such over the last 40 years. Excellent condition. Measurements: 5 3/8" diameter x 2 1/2" tall. 1 pound with box.
