Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty lemon-yellow monochrome glazed porcelain bowls. Deep curvature flaring upward to form the rim, with a slightly raised footing beneath characterizing two level globular surfaces. The exterior is covered in lemon yellow monochrome glazed. The immaculate porcelain body covered with a characteristic silky glaze, with pure white-creme underglaze is shown in the patterns and an internal portion. The foot rim reveals the cut edges during the making process, and the base left unglazed with grayish creme-brown ground and dark spots of firing marks. Elegance comes with tall hardwood stand, carved with interlocking scrolling tendril motif. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant finish that was applied by a meticulous glaze, the shape is uniformly proportioned.
The under-base bears a reign mark, a six underglazed blue seal script characters reign mark, Made in The Years of Qianlong Reign Period of Great Qing Dynasty. Measurements: Height (each): 1 3/4" Diameter (each): 3 1/2" Stand Height (each): 1 1/2" Diameter (each): 2 3/8"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.