* A BLUE AND WHITE POTTERY BOWL PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTOR Iran, 19th century Of typical shallow rounded shape, resting on a thin straight foot, with a gently everted rim, the white stonepaste body painted in cobalt blue pigment, the decoration and shape reminiscent of and imitating Chinese porcelain rice bowls, the interior plain except for a chrysanthemum in the centre, the exterior with butterflies, stylised Chinese literati garden scenes and rocks, peonies and vegetal sprays, inventory stickers to the base, 18.5cm diam. and 8cm high. (18.5cm diam. and 8cm high)