A Canton porcelain famille rose massive punch bowl, Qing Dynasty, circa 1820

A Canton porcelain famille rose massive punch bowl, Qing Dynasty, circa 1820

painted and gilt with elaborate scenes of courtly figures at various pursuits, the interior with a central roundel below a continuous frieze, the exterior with rectangular and tapering square panels, below precious objects and borders of insects, bats, flowers, and lanterns 

21.5cm. high, 50cm. diameter