The bowl is decorated with two large panels enclosing scenes of a merchant on a boat with his wares ready to unload, with further figures standing on the shore in front of European-style buildings, all surrounded by iron-red and gilt floral sprays. The interior is decorated with the scene repeated, surrounded by acanthus leaves and famille rose branched flowers, all below a gilt leafy floral border to the rim.Condition: A thin area of the rim has been restored with associated overpainting (approx. 4 cm. long).Wear to the gilding and enamels consistent with age.Origin: ChinaPeriod: Qianlong period (1736-1795)Sizes: 11.00 cm. H x 25.00 cm. diameter4.33 in. H x 9.84 in. diameter Condition Condition reports and high resolution pictures are available on our website at www.orientalartauctions.com If you have any questions, feel to contact us at info@orientalartauctions.com