Chinese Famille Jeune Bowl Guangxu Reign Mark Republic Period

A colorful Chinese bowl from the Republic period but with a reign mark of the Guangxu emperor.   The porcelain bowl has been covered with scrolling peony flowers covering the yellow ground. A key fret border encircles the mouth with four panels spaced equidistant below. The panels have a single character each in gilt. The four characters are ten thousand, palace or boundary, unlimited and longevity.   The bowl has a raised foot that is unglazed and a glazed base. The base has a six-character stamped iron red reign mark for the Guangxu emperor.   MEASUREMENTS   7 ¾” (19.7 cm) diameter x 2 ¼” (5.7 cm) tall. Weighs 5.1 oz (145 g)   CONDITION   The bowl has one rim chip. There are no other chips, cracks, breaks, or repairs. The enamels are bright and fresh. There are kiln flaws, such as black spots, little bumps and pin holes. One flaw in the glaze is visible on a flower on the exterior (see photo)   A colorful, delicate bowl to add to a collection or use.