, the footed bowls painted with iron red confronting five-clawed dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls of wisdom amidst ruyi clouds and the ocean beneath. The bowls having an interior porcelain lining with a cover depicting chasing dragon and a gilt finial and wrought metal handles, approx 20 cms h. The second bowl has suffered considerable damage, the inner lining is cracked and the cover is cracked in two. The bowl itself is in good overall condition together with an 19th century iron-red bowl painted with flowers, with signs of staple repair.