A BLUE-GLAZED BOWL YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD

of deep rounded form rising to a flared rim, molded with two raised bowstrings above the short foot, the exterior covered in a deep powdery-blue glaze, the interior glazed white and inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character three column mark within double circles and double circles around the rim

In excellent condition. The glaze to the inside of the rim slightly abraded, caused by the cleaning and removal of affixed surface dirt. Several minute firing imperfections including a burst glaze bubble at the rim.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The form of the present bowl is based on Ming dynasty Xuande prototypes with a cover, commonly found in underglaze blue, and underglaze blue and copper red. See four blue and white-decorated bowls and covers, with Xuande reign marks and of the period, in the National Palace Museum, Taiwan, included in the Special Exhibition of Selected Hsuan-te Imperial Porcelains of the Ming Dynasty, National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1998, cat. nos 50-53. 

Compare three blue-glazed Yongzheng-marked bowls of this form also without covers, two sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 11th April 2008, lots 2908 and 2909; and the third sold in our London rooms, 12th May 2010, lot 122.