Brilliant golds on a deep red, contained by the thick, lacquered black. Very skillfully crafted. In the center, two birds fly about a lavish garden setting, complete with vines, snaking branches and shapely rocks. The gold paint is applied boldly, drawing an illuminated glow into the bottom of the bowl. Other shapes from the garden spill onto the sides.
Slight surface wear on the rim, but otherwise in great condition.
Water fowl drift along in the current and nearby a lantern implies that this might be a favorite spot for someone to get away and relax. The paint is applied with exacting skill and the burnished orange hues of the hills is a real treat to behold. As an added surprise, on the inside of the lid, the river continues in a more abstracted form. The entire piece is in great condition.