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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
1837
A BLUE AND WHITE LANÇA BOWL
JIAQING SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE
AND OF THE PERIOD (1796-1820)
The bowl has deep rounded sides rising to a slightly fared rim, and is decorated on the exterior with fve
rows of lança characters, and in the center of the interior with a single character within a double circle.
6æ in. (7.2 cm.) diam.

$12,000-18,000

This bowl belongs to a group of 18th-19th century blue and white porcelains decorated with lanca
characters, which refects the court’s interest in Lamaist Buddhism. The religion fourished during
the Qianlong reign, with numerous temples dedicated to the faith built within the Palace and with a
proliferation of ceramic wares decorated in this style.
清嘉慶 青花梵文盌 雙圈六字篆書款

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