Lot Essay
Cf. another Qianlong-marked bowl of this pattern sold in these Rooms, 1 October 1991, lot 994
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AN UNUSUAL FAMILLE ROSE 'HUNDRED BOYS' BOWL
QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD
Finely enamelled to the exterior in bright tones and gilt with a procession of boys at play, performing a dragon dance, riding hobby horses, playing musical instruments and carrying elaborate lanterns in a mountainous riverscape setting--4 3/4in. (12cm.) diam.
QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD
Finely enamelled to the exterior in bright tones and gilt with a procession of boys at play, performing a dragon dance, riding hobby horses, playing musical instruments and carrying elaborate lanterns in a mountainous riverscape setting--4 3/4in. (12cm.) diam.