Hexagonal Bowl

hexagonal bowl; of dep form, the straight flaring sides divided into six shallow lobes rising from an angle above the footrim and slightly counter-sunk base of conforming outline; the six panels each painted with a large peach (t'ao) and a stylized bat (fu) symbolic of ling life and happiness, the two symbols alternating positions as the panels encircle the bowl; the interior with three large peaches enclosed by three bats, the decoration in bright rose enamel of lavender tone; six character Yung Cheng seal mark; Yung-cheng mark and period (1723-1735)