CHINA, 20th century Twelve hollow bowls, in white porcelain, with coral enameled decoration of lotus flowers, prunus, bats among garlands of ruyi. Apocryphal Tongzhi mark under the base. D. 23.2 cm Provenance: Collection of Mr. René Hubert GERARD (seller's maternal grandfather), Belgian Consul in Peking from 1932 to 1938, then Consul General in India, Belgian Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Expert : Cabinet ANSAS

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