Description: A LARGE ORMOLOU-MOUNTED CHINESE ‘IMARI’ BOWL
the bowl early 18th century, the mount probably French, 18th-19th century
22 cm high
The bowl standing on a circular foot and painted in blue and red enamels with flowers, taihu rocks, willow trees and geometrical bands, the Louis XV style ormolou mount casted with acanthus leaves and flowers.
Provenance: ambassador Francesco Rausi.