Fine Pair of Chinese famille-rose porcelain bowls. Deep curvature flaring upward to form the rim, with a slightly raised footing banded with gilt ring. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous, the shape is uniformly proportioned. The exterior is adorned with hand painted famille-rose design, Famille rose hand painting depicted vividly hand painted in enamel design, famille rose on a colored rose pink ground decoration. Each bulging sides enclosing colorful falangcai, famille rose on a colored ground decoration, of Bajixiang. The Main body decorated with a four friend of flower blooms, big orchid blooms on the center beside the "Shuangxi" Chinese calligraphy in a Gilt color, interspersed with chrysanthemum , plum and cherry blossoms. Orchids: Orchids symbolize scholarly pursuit and represent nobility, integrity and friendship. They symbolize a cultured gentleman and scholar and are often featured in artwork. Orchids are associated with the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius who likened the orchid to an honorable man. They may be seen in religious and wedding ceremonies or as decor in homes. And (Double Happiness (shuangxi) sometimes translated as Double Happy, is a Chinese traditional ornament design, commonly used as a decoration and symbol of marriage. Double Happiness is a ligature, composed of two copies of the Chinese characters (About this sound xi) literally meaning joy, compressed to assume the square shape of a standard Chinese character. Typically the character is written in Chinese calligraphy, and frequently appears on traditional decorative items, associated with marriage. Double happiness symbol also often found all over the wedding ceremony, as well as on gift items given to the bride and groom. The color of the character is usually red). All delicated with a various tones, the composition is sophisticated and the colors are a feast for the eye.The under-base bears a reign mark, a vertical six underglaze blue script characters reign mark , Guangxu Reign Period of Great Qing Dynasty.Measurements: 2-1/8" H x 4-1/4" Diam. (each)PROVENANCE: From the collections of Mrs. Gillilan estates from Kensington, W. These items were purchased by a prominent antiques collector in June of 1925 from HAMPTON & SONS on the premises. Seeking historical and collectible items he attended numerous auctions and estate sales in the area.The same provenance collections offered at this Auctions can be found on Lot-30 Through Lot-56.