A blue and white porcelain bowl. Jiaqing Mark and Period

Of inverted bell form and densely painted in cobalt blue outline and wash with a morning glory and leaf scroll band above a cloud collar band on the exterior walls, the cloud collar motif recurring around the cavetto of the well centered with flower head roundel, the six-character mark appearing on the recessed base (small hairline cracks). 6in (15cm) diameter - Sold for $2,160

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