China, Qing Dynasty (1644 to 1912). Both painted in underglaze blue on the exterior with a scene of scholars in discursion and a bat in the distance; the interior shows a central shou medallion encircled by five bats and the rims are decorated with a diaper-pattern ground surrounding floral reserves. The rim of each bowl is mounted with a silver band. Four-character Kangxi reign mark within a double circle on the underside, possibly of the period.
Condition: Overall good condition with hardly any wear. Provenance: German private collection.