A BLUE & WHITE BOWL, KANGXI China, 1661-1722. Delicately painted with scenes from 'Romance of the Western Chamber'. Condition: One short hairline extending from the lip to the beginning of the well. Still good sound. Some firing imperfections, glaze-scratching and wear. Fritting to lip as expected on these wares, partially with old touch-ups. Provenance: From a reputed Dutch private collection of Chinese porcelain, originally located in Friesland. Old collector label to base bearing the acquisition date '92', the inscription 'Kang Shi' and an inventory number. Weight: 262.6 g. Dimensions: 15 cm.