A PAIR OF KLAPMUT PORCELAIN BOWLS China, Qing Dynasty (1644 to 1912). Both painted in underglaze blue on the exterior with a scene of scholars in discursion and a bat in the distance; the interior shows a central shou medallion encircled by five bats and the rims are decorated with a diaper-pattern ground surrounding floral reserves. The rim of each bowl is mounted with a silver band. Four-character Kangxi reign mark within a double circle on the underside, possibly of the period.

Condition: Overall good condition with hardly any wear.
Provenance: German private collection.

Weight: c. 250 g each
Dimensions: 17.3 cm each