Lot 60. A Dehua deep bowl, 17th century; 51⁄8 in. (13 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 1,000 - USD 1,500. Price Realised USD 3,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2021.
The bowl with deep rounded sides and inverted mouth rim is covered overall with a creamy white glaze, incised on one side with a poetic inscription, tan zhi qun sheng run (life emerges from a snap moment).
Provenance: Alice Boney, New York, 1980.
The Irving Collection, New York.
Christie's. Art of China. Including Property from the Irving Collection, 18 Nov - 9 Dec 2020