Carved and red-enameled porcelain bowl, Qing dynasty.

Seal on the base, executed in gilt, 大清乾隆年制 indicates "Made in the Qianlong era of the Qing dynasty".

Carved porcelain with a repeating floral design, a geometric border on the rim and a lotus base, covered with a glossy red glaze imitating red cinnabar lacquer. The interior and rim of the base are coated in gold, imitating gold plating. 

Height: 5,5 cm; Mouth diameter: 13,6 cm, Base diameter: 4,7 cm.

Provenance: European private collection.