Small blue-and-gilt water bowl, Qing dynasty

Porcelain covered with a fine sky-blue glaze and gilt borders. The central decorative band is made up of curled flowers and leaves. Around the mouth there is another small border with lace. The shape is rounded at the bottom and rises to a small circular opening without a neck. On the base is a six-character Daoguang seal "大清道光年制". Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) 19th century.

With carved wooden stand and preserved in a collector's box.

Provenance: European private collection.

Height: 6.40 cm; Mouth diameter: 2.30 cm; Base diameter: 3.10 cm; Stand measures: 3.20 x 5.10 cm; Box measures: 10 x 12 x 21 cm.