I have done some google image searches but can't find info on the provenance of this vintage bowl. There is an imprint on the back but it's almost impossible to read; the only letters i can make out are _EHWOR_
It;;s ceramic or porcelain, measures 6 "across and just over an inch high.
Looking at the enlarged picture of the embossed mark, I think it might end in "_ _ _ WORTH".
https://community.ebay.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/878356i1BECB7D877342B3C/
I enhanced the mark as much as I could:
I agree, figuring out what that mark says is crucial to identifying the maker. I also agree this is more likely to be English or European, in the Asian style. The marks don't look Asian.
Possibly "ASHWORTH"? The impressed mark on this piece is hard to read, but legible, and looks quite similar. This item is identified as Ashworth Bros. (England, 19h century) who appear to have made a lot of Asian-style pieces.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/335353104490
@bluecabochon wrote:https://www.ebay.com/itm/374994657560
i found this that seems to be the same imprint, even the little dots after the numbers are the same idea. Fu dogs are also similar. 🤗
Yes, that does appear to be a similar pattern, except for the blue color touching the Fu dogs. That seller also had a lot of trouble getting a legible picture of the ASHWORTH imprint, but this one is pretty good.
Antique Ashworth England Polychrome Chinoiserie Orange Blue Fu Dog Plate
It occurred to me, from the size (6" diameter) that your piece might be a saucer (for a teacup) rather than a shallow bowl. Early saucers were like this, without the indent for the foot of the cup. That might explain why the design is off center; so that it wouldn't be blocked by the cup.
Here's another one: RARE 19th Century Antique Ashworth Orange Blue Fu Foo Dog Plate
https://www.ebay.com/itm/176338704841
