A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'INSECTS AND FLOWERS' BOWL

KANGXI 1662-1722

The deep U-shaped body rising from a slightly tapering foot to an everted rim, painted with sprays of chrysanthemum, lotus, peony, prunus and bamboo, with insects in flight amongst the many plants, the well decorated with a medallion enclosing flowers in a jardinière, with a seal mark to the base, 19.7cm.