A RARE PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN TEA BOWLS AND COVERS
JIAQING SEAL MARKS IN IRON RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1796-1820)
Each bowl has deep rounded sides that rise to a slightly everted rim, and are finely decorated on the exterior with three enameled butterflies hovering above three Chinese yellow melons against a white ground.
4.56 IN. (11.4 CM.)diam.

Good condition, no repairs, one tiny chip to the inside rim on one of the tea bowls.

NOTE:  NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT AND/OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING LOTS: ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE AS POSTED UPON REGISTRATION WITH LIVE AUCTIONEERS.  WE (A.B. LEVY) ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR ANY MISREPRESENTATIONS CONCERNING THE CONDITION OF ANY OR ALL ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT OR ELSEWHERE. ANY STATEMENT MADE BY US (A.B. LEVY) IS MERELY A QUALIFIED SUBJECTIVE OPINION.
< PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE BUTTERFLY & MELON EGGSHELL PORCELAIN COVERED BOWLS. Jiaqing six character seal marks and of the period (1796-1820). Each bowl and cover delicately enameled with three fabulous enameled butterfiles hovering above three Chinese yellow melons. Thin translucent porcelain on low foot. Gilt rims and knobs. Six character Jiaping seal mark under feet and on lids. One bowl with minor flake to rim. Size 4 5/8" wide X 3 1/2" tall w/ lid