Property from a San Francisco Private Collection
A fine copper-red-glazed bowl, Mark and period of Yongzheng
Auction Closed
September 17, 05:00 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
the base with a six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle, wood stand (2)
Diameter 5¾ in., 14.5 cm
Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Alton Craig Herklots (1902-1986), acquired in Hong Kong between 1928 and 1941, and thence by descent.
Dr. Geoffrey Alton Craig Herklots (1902-1986) was a British botanist, ornithologist and author of several illustrated field guides. He was a professor in biology at Hong Kong University from 1928 to 1941. To commemorate his legacy and contributions to the field, the Eria herklotsii orchid is named after him.
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