清道光 匏製博古天瑞圖缽 《定府行有恒堂珍賞》款

moulded in relief with antiques and vases of prunus and lotus, beside a ram supporting a vase with lilies, marked Tian Rui Tu (image of heavenly auspiciousness), with a six-character seal mark to the base Dingfu Xingyouhengtang zhenshang (installed in the [Prince's] official residence, the Hall of Constancy, to be treasured and enjoyed)

This bowl is in good condition, but the lacquered interior has a fine network of crackle and with two areas of minor wear to the rim.
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