Lot 671
  • 671

A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'PEONY' BOWLS DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • ceramic
each of deep-rounded U-form rising from a short foot to an everted rim, the exterior painted with stylized peony blossoms on fine stems with scrolled stems and leaves, seal mark in underglaze blue (2) 

Provenance

C.C. Teng & Co., 1995. 

Condition

One bowl is slightly misfired causing a yellowish tone to the glaze. The blue on the other bowl is stronger. There are some minor scattered burst bubbles on the rim, but otherwise both bowls are in good condition.
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