A CHINESE DAYAZHAI ALMS BOWL, GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908) the rounded sides rising from a countersunk base, the sides painted en grisaille with leafy branches of peony, reserved on a yellow enamel ground, with an inscription in iron red, Dayazhai and a seal, Tiandi yijia chun (Springtime in Heaven and Earth, One Family), the base with the iron-red four-character mark, Yong qing chang chun (Eternal Prosperity and Enduring Spring) 25cm diameter Provenance: Christie's, London, 22nd May 1997, lot 515Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.