Tongzhi and Xianfeng marks, Late Qing dynasty - Republic period Including an octagonal-faceted footed-bowl painted to the exterior with iron-red and black enamel diaper patterns, and enameled turquoise at the interior and base, the latter with a six-character Tongzhi mark in iron red within a reserved square; a square bowl with bracket corners enameled to the interior with a grid of floral panels in famille-rose, and to the exterior with iron-red and gilt kuilong archaistic scrolls, the base enameled turquoise centered with a six-character Tongzhi mark in iron-red within a reserved square; and a round jardinière enameled to the exterior with a diaper pattern between lappet and ruyi-head borders, and enameled turquoise at the interior and base, the latter with a six-character Xianfeng mark in iron red within a reserved square. 7 1/4in (18.4cm); 6 1/2in (16.5cm); 7 1/2in (19cm) wide (3).