Red and black enameled porcelain covered tea bowl, China, Tongzhi period (1862-1874) The outside of the bowl and lid are decorated in black and iron-red enamels with a quadrangular geometric pattern and four lozenges each enclosing a character 安- 民- 奉-國 which, put together, literally translate to "Appease the people and serve the country". Inscriptions surround the top of the lid and the upper and lower edges of the bowl. Both parts bear the Tongzhi mark in zhuanshu with six characters in iron red. Total height: 9 cm Fel and small chips.