"Mandarin Palette" punch bowl

Chinese export bowl

CHINESE ITEMS
CHINA
1837 - 1863
ceramic
diam. rim 14-1/4 in.; diam. foot 7-1/2 in.; H. 6-1/8 in.

Chinese export porcelain "Mandarin Palette" punch bowl; mid-19th century; exterior painted with Chinese figures on terrace and surrounded by river, domestic scene panels edges in gilt scrolls, foliate devices and reserved on turquoise enamel background; interior with family encircled by red and kilt key fret band alternating with floral panels; interior rim with alternating shades of turquoise enamel above band of patterned panels. In pencil on bottom rim "O1212".

1996.47.1