Dimensions: Height: 3-1/2" Diameter: 7-7/8" Stand: Height: 3-1/4" Dia: 5-1/4" Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Emperor Reign period, Green peacock color with Immortal sage porcelain bowl. Deep curvature flaring upward to form the rim, with a slightly raised footing. All reserved hand painted ornamentations are rendered in turquoise green underglaze base color which contrast against the famille rose design color. Famille rose hand painting depicted vividly hand painted in enamel design, famille rose translates to the pink family, on a colored ground decoration. Each bulging sides enclosing colorful falangcai, famille rose on a colored ground decoration, of Bajixiang. The exterior body decorated with group of immortals various pursuit in vivid tones color. The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary Xian ("immortals") in Chinese mythology. Most of them are said to have been born in the Tang or Shang Dynasty. They are revered by the Taoists and are also a popular element in the secular Chinese culture. The Eight Immortals are considered to be signs of prosperity and longevity, so they are popular themes in ancient and medieval art. They were frequent adornments on celadon vases and porcelain. They were also common in sculptures owned by the nobility. Their most common appearance, however, was in paintings. They were often depicted either together in one group, or alone to give more homage to that specific immortal. We can see this importance is only heightened in the Ming and Qing dynasties. During these dynasties, the Eight Immortals were very frequently associated with other prominent spiritual deities in artwork. There are numerous paintings with them and the Three Stars (the gods of longevity, prosperity, and good fortune) together. Also, other deities of importance, such as the Queen Mother of the West, are commonly seen in the company of the Eight Immortals. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous, the shape is uniformly proportioned.The bowl elegantly displayed upon a carved hardwood tall stand. The Under-base bears reign mark, a six underglaze red seal script characters reign mark, Made In The Years of Qianlong Reign Period of The Great Qing Dynasty. See More