A pair of Famille Rose porcelain bowls, Gardner Manufactory, Verbilki, circa 1875

of European basin form, each with polychrome stylised lotuses and scrolls on pink alternating with yellow, pale blue and dark blue grounds, within gilt and key fret rim borders, the centre painted with a Shou (longevity) symbol, the outer walls with stylised ochre foliage, both with red overglaze factory mark, numbered 546

Excellent, bright condition overall. With some wear to the gilt rims and minor firing flaws.
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