A 'SPRING' BOWL, QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD China, 1735-1796. The underglaze-blue decoration was possibly intended for doucai enamels, but in this case left unenameled. The bowl with shallow rounded sides raised on a circular foot with a recessed base showing a Qianlong mark. The central medallion with a craggy rock, springing lingzhi, peaches on leafy branches, and a stylized character chun (for "spring") in the center. The exterior with a band containing the same elements. Double circles around the medallion, above the foot, and below the rim on the interior and exterior. Condition: One chip around the mouth exterior, some crackling, minor wear and firing irregularities. Provenance: From a Slovakian private collection. Weight: 159.2 g Dimensions: Diameter 14.5 cm Literature comparison: Compare with a similarly 'unfinished' moonflask, Qianlong mark and period, illustrated in Ethereal Elegance. Porcelain Vases of the Imperial Qing The Huaihaitung Collection, Hong Kong, 2008, no.96. 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium – only for buyers within the EU.