Two incised-decorated 'Anhua' stembowls, Mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)
Lot 3011. An incised-decorated 'Anhua' stembowl, Mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 14.5 cm., 5 3/4 in. Estimate 120,000—180,000 HKD. Lot Sold 400,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's
with well-potted rounded sides everted at the rim, springing from a slightly flared tall pedestal foot, decorated on the interior in anhua technique with a six-character reign mark in the centre, enclosed by a continuous frieze of lotus scrolls, the exterior and pedestal foot with matching lotus designs divided by a ring of upright petal lappets, covered overall with an even white glaze of warm tone.
Lot 3035. A finely incised-decorated 'Anhua' stembowl, mark and period of Qianlong(1736-1795); 14.5 cm., 5 3/4 in. Estimate 250,000—350,000 HKD. Lot Sold 860,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's
with well-potted rounded sides everted at the rim, springing from a slightly flared tall pedestal foot, decorated on the interior in anhua technique with a six-character reign mark in the centre, enclosed by a continuous frieze of lotus scrolls, the exterior and pedestal foot with matching lotus designs divided by a ring of upright petal lappets, covered overall with an even white glaze of warm tone.
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 08 april 2011.