A pair of famille rose bowls, Daoguang period (1821 - 1850)

On the base has a Daoguang period 大清道光年製 seal of six characters done in red enamel.

The bowls are perfectly molded with a short base with a round profile and a rounded body with a flared mouth. The porcelain is white and decorated in pink enamel depicting dragons. The expression "famille rose" is a western term used to refer to a type of porcelain, typical of the Qing dynasty, and refers to the pieces that use a pink glaze that can have shades from pale pink to ruby.

Height: 6,5 cm; Mouth diameter: 10,2 cm (approx); Base diameter: 4cm.

Weight: 232g

Provenance: European private collection.