A RARE YELLOW-GLAZED 'FLORAL' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF KANGXI |

thinly potted with deep rounded sides raised on a straight foot, incised to the exterior with four stylised mallow medallions divided by radiating cloud wisps above a band of lappets, encircled at the foot and the rim with double-line borders, the interior incised in the well with a further mallow flower, covered overall in a soft egg-yolk yellow glaze, the white base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double circle

William Clayton Ltd, London, 16th March 1960.
A distinguished European private collection, and thence by descent.

Apart from an approx. 0.2 cm chip to the foot, the bowl is in good overall 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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A similar bowl from the collection of Sir Percival David, now in the British Museum, London, is published in Margaret Medley, Illustrated Catalogue of Ming and Ch'ing Monochrome in the Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art, London, 1973, pl. A599; and a pair from the Trevor Family collection, was included in the exhibition Recent Acquisitions, S. Marchant & Son, London, 2008, cat. no. 31.