A FINE FAMILLE-ROSE AND DOUCAI BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG |

of conical form, the steep flaring sides supported on a straight foot, brightly painted in vivid enamels within an underglaze-blue outline, the exterior depicting four medallions comprising flowers of the four seasons, namely peony, lotus, chrysanthemum and prunus, each framed and divided by stylised foliate scrolls accentuated with demi florets, the interior with a central medallion enclosing two butterflies in flight amidst floral sprays, inscribed to the base with a six-character reign mark within a double circle

The bowl is in fine condition, with only a slight warp and some minor firing imperfections.
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