A Mughal-style carved jade bowl, China, 18th century

of pale green tones, with six flutes, the interior with a central radiating floral motif, the exterior with a symmetrical floral and foliate motif on each of the flutes, the foot formed as three concentric bands of petal forms, a paper label applied to the interior

Formerly in the collection of Charles Kelekian, a label applied to the interior indicating that the piece was no.632 in that collection

in good condition, minor nibbles to extremities of the outer band of the petal base, minor natural irregularities to jade at right edge and cavetto, as viewed
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The Chinese interest in Mughal-style carving, which flourished under the Qianlong emperor (reigned  A.D.1736-96), gave rise to some exquisite interpretations of the Indian aesthetic. The foot, however, follows an idea of a stylised chrysanthemum motif which has its origins in earlier Chinese art.