A Chinese Canton famille rose punch bowl, 19th century
Of rounded form and typically decorated with shaped reserves of noble figures at leisure, alternating with sprays of flowers and fanciful birds, within dense borders of flowers, foliage and insects, 29.5cm dia.

Condition Report
Good overall with only minor signs of age including a few small enamel flakes, negligible surface scratches and some rubbing to the gilt.

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