iron red Guangxu reign mark, finely gilt and enamel decorated depicting peony blossoms, "CHINA" mark and early "Made in China" label to base, 7 in.; Chinese export bowl decorated with pink lotus petals and gilt foliate scrolls, the interior decorated with gilt floral designs and gilt spearhead border, 7 in.; Provenance: Elinor Gordon/Oriental Lowestoft, Villanova, Pennsylvania (lotus bowl with label attached); Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, purchased June 8, 1970 for $210 (lotus bowl, accompanied by original receipt and catalog page); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

plate with faded "CHINA" mark, light losses to enamel and gilt, some kiln debris; lotus bowl with extensive staining to interior (probable repairs) and other areas of retouch, hairline to rim, some pinholes, light losses to decoration