Description 清 粉彩描金暗刻花卉紋大碗 thinly potted with deep bulbous body raised from slightly tapered foot to wide rim, the exterior painted with a border of draping flowers and foliate scrolls from the mouthrim, the outer body carved with extensive sprays of flowers and scrolls, five miniature medallions of flower and pomegranate decorated the interior, with a carved wooden stand (Dimensions: 25.5cm diameter) (Qty: 1)
(25.5cm diameter)
Qty: (1)
Footnote: Provenance: Private English collection, Isle of Wight; acquired from Sotheby's London, "The Gillingham Collection" sale on 19 April 2000, lot 395 Note: Fine art dealer Michael Gillingham (1933-1999) worked for Spinks in London and was a director of John Sparks from 1976 to 1991; the current bowl was on displayed at his house with an illustration in the sale catalogue (illustrated)