A RARE DRAGON BOWL, GUANGXU MARK & PERIOD China, 1875-1908. Guangxu six-character mark painted in iron red to the base and of the period. Painted in vivid Famille Rose enamels and iron-red medallions with two pairs of confronting dragons and phoenixes surrounded by flying bats and swirling clouds. Condition: Excellent condition with only minor wear. Some wear to foot rim. Good sound lasting for 2-3 seconds. Provenance: Swiss private collection. Weight: 300.9 g. Dimensions: 16.7 cm. Note the finely painted Five Bats medallion inside the well. Also remarkable is the white enameling of the dragon's claws and the bat's wingtips applied in high relief, a technique that was very popular with iron-red dragon plates and bowls during this period.