A LARGE BUTTERFLY BOWL, DAOGUANG MARK AND PERIOD Daoguang seal mark in iron red to base and of the period (1821- 1850). Foliate gilt rim, vibrantly enameled with four large butterflies amongst lotus, peony, prunus, chrysanthemum, finger citron and melons, the interior with a bat and peaches. Condition: Good condition with old wear mostly inside the bowl, some scratches to base, one microscopic nibble to lip, the gilding to lip partially worn off, few firing flaws. Long, deep and lasting sound (4-5 seconds). Provenance: From an old English private collection. Incised collector's mark to glaze (see detail image online). Weight: 686 g. Dimensions: 21.8 cm diameter. Auction result comparison: Compare with a pair of related yet smaller butterfly bowls from the same period at Sotheby's Hong Kong on November 30th, 2017, in Chinese Art, lot 649.