Chinese Ming Dynasty Jiajing blue monochrome glazed porcelain bowl. Deep curvature flaring upward to form the rim, with a slightly raised footing. The exterior masterfully covered in an even coat of a deep blue glaze which terminates at the base to reveal the pure white underglaze. The blue glaze creates a mottled effect around the rim which is likened unto the blushing of human skin. The foot rim reveals the cut edges during the making process, and the receded central interior base left white underglaze. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant finish that was applied by a meticulous glaze craftsman. A characteristic heaped and piled effect, the underglaze grayish-blue concentrates in certain areas, bubbling through the surface of the glaze and turning a deep blue-black. This inadvertently gave texture, energy, and shading to the design. The shape is uniformly proportioned.
The under-base bears a reign mark, a vertical six underglazed blue script characters reign mark, enclosed within a double fine rings, Made in The Years of Jiajing Reign Period of The Great Ming Dynasty. Measurements: Height: 3 1/4" Diameter: 4 3/4"PROVENANCE: From the collections of Dan Peters (1946 - Present), of South Atlanta-Georgia, private collector.
A retired engineer and Christian School Administrator, has had the heart of a missionary to serve in many foreign countries aiding in building orphanages and hospitals in Russia, Romania, Ukraine, and other Asian countries. His present work is in Lima Peru. There he is using his talents to help develop safe drinking water and establish sanitary conditions inside the hospital. He is the parent to 16 children most of which are adopted from various countries. His worldwide travels have allowed him to enjoy the ability to collect treasures, some of his collection will be sold at auction to help raise funds for his ongoing work in Peru. The collections of Mr. Dan Peters are presented and offered up for auction. ON DAY-1: From Lot-61 through Lot-85. ON DAY-2: from Lot-270 through Lot-291.