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1972.43-18 (C-573)
Bowl

Qing dynasty, Yongzheng mark and period (1723-1735)
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Porcelain with celadon glaze, 4.5 x 11.6 (i /i6 x 4%5)
Harry G. Steele Collection, Gift of Grace C. Steele
foot-ring and reignmark
on base of 1972.43.18

INSCRIPTIONS
Inscribed in standard script on the base in underglaze blue in HE COLOR OF THIS FINELY POTTED BOWL was inspired by
two columns of three characters each enclosed in a double cir- Tthe famous Longquan celadon wares of the Southern
cle: Da Qing Yongzheng nian zhi [made in the Yongzheng reign Song dynasty (1127-1279). Modern Chinese writers gener-
of the great Qing dynasty] ally describe this celadon color as douqing (bean green).
The interior is decorated at the center with incised lotus
TECHNICAL NOTES flowers. The exterior has two rows of sixteen lotus petals
The piece is covered in a uniform light green celadon glaze. applied just above the foot. Above this is a floral scroll
There are two iron spots on the exterior near the rim and two
on the interior. The smoothly beveled foot-ring reveals a fine comprising appliqued flowers and leaves, connected by
white paste. The base is recessed and glazed. slip-trailed tendrils.
SL
PROVENANCE
(Yamanaka, Chicago); sold to Harry G. Steele [1881-1941],
Pasadena; his widow, Grace C. Steele.

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