Lot 3645
  • 3645

A FINE PAIR OF YELLOW-GLAZED BOWLS SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF JIAQING |

Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • 11.9 cm, 4 5/8  in.
each with steep rounded sides supported on a narrow straight foot, finely incised around the exterior with four 'flowerballs' interspersed among billows of clouds above a band of petal lappets suspending trefoils, all between a double incised line encircling the foot and rim, the interior similarly incised in the centre with a 'flowerball' within a double-circle medallion, all beneath a translucent pale yellow glaze applied on the biscuit, save for the base left white and inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character seal mark 

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25th November 1981, lot 301.
A Hong Kong private collection.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8th October 2013, lot 3025.

Condition

The yellow glaze is textured with a fine network of crackles on both, particularly to the base of one. Some general minor firing imperfections, the bowls are otherwise in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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