This is a fabulous antique Chinese Cloisonne Bowl it has a black ground covered all over with a cloud pattern. It also has a total of three colourful decorations of dragons (two snaking around the side, and the other in the interior of the bowl
I have a couple of these dragon bowls for sale in my online store - this is the largest of the ones that I have listed. The mark on the base of this appears to be a Tongzhi Mark and dates this one to the latter part of the 19th century.
The main image in the interior of the bowl shows a five-toed Chinese dragon with a yellow body and yellow face (with blue markings and a large red and pink open mouth). There is a blue flaming pearl placed right in the centre. He is shown straight on. Around the outside are two similar undulating confronted yellow dragons which also chase a single flaming pearl.
I have taken lots of images for your inspection. From these photos, you should be able to easily assess the colours and the condition.
The base is a vivid blue colour and again covered with tiny cloisonne wire clouds pattern - and the Tongzhi mark, as photographed.
The shallow bowl measures: 10 inches (25 cm) and the height is 2 3/4 inches (7 cm).
It is in good antique condition with no damages. There are no dings or dents, and the interior is in good condition with no nasty scratches or colour losses. It is a very attractive example of a shallow fire bowl - and my asking price for it is certainly a fair one.
The bowl will be sent with Parcelforce24 postage in the UK - this will be tracked and insured in transit. This will be applied to your order at the checkout.