Chinese Qianlong period (1736-1795) Mandarin porcelain tea bowl, the interior decorated with repeating lozenge border, the exterior decorated with reserves of Imperial court figures in rich tones of purple, orange, red and green, surrounded by underglaze blue lotus scroll, a/f, height 4.8 cm, diameter 9 cm. Provenance: The collection of Charles Aronson OAM, Ex President of Australian Antiques and Art Dealers Association