A RARE MOULDED GOURD BOWLKANGXI MOULDED FOUR-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1662-1722)The rounded sides are finely moulded on the exterior with four shou-character roundels flanked by two confronting archaistic dragons, alternating with phoenix emblems. The interior lacquered black, and the rounded foot is moulded on the recessed base with four characters reading Kangxi shangwan, 'for the amusement of the Emperor Kangxi’.4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm.) diam., cloth box