A Chinese blue and white 'Romance of the Western Chamber' bowl Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi mark and period in 'Klapmuts' shape, decorated to the exterior with a scene from the classic story by Wang Shifu 'Romance of the Western Chamber'. Six character Kangxi Imperial mark to the base within a circle. 9.7 cm high, 20.1 cm diameter. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 15 May 2012, lot 492 David HO Oriental Art, Sydney, October 1988, cat. No. 122 492 25/5/2012 David HO Oriental Art, 10/1988 122