Three Bow circular baskets, c.1755, of varying size, each painted to the interior in famille rose

Three Bow circular baskets, c.1755, of varying size, each painted to the interior in famille rose colours with chrysanthemum and bamboo issuing from holey rockwork, the reticulated sides with scattered leaf sprigs, the rim with a continuous floral border, all with red painter's numerals 47, 24.7cm max. (3)

Exhibited: A Treasury of Bow, Melbourne, Ballarat and Hamilton, Ceramics and Glass Circle of Australia, 2000-2001.

Provenance: the Nigel Morgan collection.