Chinese Qing dynasty Guangxu mark and period “birthday” or “eternal spring” bowl, decorated on the exterior in famille rose enamels and gilt highlights with four medallions, each containing an iron-red and gilt seal-script character (wan shou wu jiang), symbolizing boundless longevity, set against a yellow ground densely covered in polychrome ribbons, pearls, clouds, and Buddhist swastikas. Foaming waves encircle the high recessed foot. A leiwen (cloud and thunder) band extending around the outer edge ends in a fine gilt line at the rim. A central circular shou (long life) medallion surrounded by five rust-red bats is in the interior well. The base bears a six-character iron-red kaishu Guangxu mark. 7 3/4” diameter x 3 1/4” high. Very good overall condition with only minor wear evident. An invisible professional restoration has been made to a tiny chip at the rim. From an old Phoenix, Arizona collection.