19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Tongzhi (1861-1875) sgraffito yellow monochrome glazed porcelain bowl. With a deep curvature leading upward to a slightly everted rim and a short elevated foot base. Surface covered in a deep vibrant yellow with sgraffito carving of five-claws dragon-borne upon Li-Shui waves amongst ruyi clouds. All reserved in egg-yolk-yellow underglaze. Dragon is the symbol of the Emperor, the Son of Heaven, eternity, Yang and Yin, male vigor and fecundity. The immaculate porcelain body is covered with a characteristic silky glaze, with various striations throughout the finish. The color is balanced, elegant and exquisite. The porcelain displays a subtle sheen as the light ricochets across the finely glazed exterior. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant finish that was applied by a meticulous glaze craftsman.
The under-base bears a reign mark, a vertical six underglazed blue script characters reign mark, Made in The Years of Tongzhi Reign Period of The Great Qing Dynasty. Measurements: Height: 2 3/4" Diameter: 5 5/8"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.