four character mark in underglaze red to base, receipt stating "Period Guangxu 1875-1908", having a yellow sgraffito ground, two opposing panels depicting figures in landscapes, one with bats and frog, the other mushrooms and carrying a peach branch, gilt highlights, turquoise inner neck and base, 8-3/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased Union Trading Co. Hong Kong (with copy of receipt dated December 9, 1994); Property of a lawyer who worked and resided in China