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each decorated on the exterior with insects and sprigs of flowering branches, including morning glory, rose and prunus, the domed covers similarly decorated, inscribed on the cover and base with an iron-red six-character reign mark

There is some light rubbing to the gilding on the rims of the cup and top rims of the covers handles, together with expected minor expected firing imperfections but overall the two bowls are in very good condition.
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