TONGZHI FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN IRON-RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1862-1874)

The present lot forms part of a suite of wares from the Tongzhi period decorated with butterflies and shou characters on a yellow ground, although the lobed shape and ruyi-feet appear to be unusual. For other yellow ground butterfly-decorated pieces from the Tongzhi period, see Gongyang yuci, Beijing, 2007, pp. 116-123.