A fine large gilt-bronze-mounted blue and enamelled bowl

The porcelain 17th century, the enamels European 18th century, the European mounts 19th century.
The eight-lobed deep sides painted on each facet with figures in landscapes or clusters of shrubs, the centre of the interior with a solitary Immortal on a terrace, the original blue painting boldly enriched with iron-red clusters of flowers mostly reserved on solid gilt backgrounds. 61cm (24in) wide. Estimate: £10,000 - 12,000 - Unsold.

Bonhams. Fine Asian Art, 6 Nov 2006. New Bond Street