CHINA, 19th century, Famille rose porcelain and enamel bowl with medallion decoration of flowers including magnolias, peonies and prunus. Two friezes of foliage around the rim of the bowl and on the heel complete the ornamentation. Apocryphal Qianlong mark on the base. Diam. 18.5 cm (Worn decoration, through crack, chips)

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