Lot 74. Two yellow-glazed square bowls, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 2¾ in. (7 cm.) wide. Estimate GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,000. Price realised GBP 2,629. © Christie's Images Ltd 2004

The first with a flat base and straight tapering sides, covered overall with a thin translucent yellow glaze stopping neatly around the unglazed base, 4 9/16 in. (11.5 cm.) wide; the second of similar shape but smaller, the interior rim slightly recessed, covered overall in a thin translucent yellow glaze, the interior glazed white, the base with incised Jing'entang zhi mark. 

Provenance: E. T. Hall Collection, nos. 101 and 105. 

Christie's. Chinese Monochrome Porcelain from the Collection of the late E. T. Hall, London, 7 June 2004