Tang dynasty, 7th-8th centuries The bowl consisting of five lobes separated by raised ridges, each lobe with an engraved and gilt floral and fruit medallion, the interior with a central medallion enclosing large blooms and fruit surrounded by feathery leaves, the everted rim engraved and gilded with a band of overlapping petals, the exterior mirroring the decoration to the interior. 8 3/16in (20.8cm) diameter