A Chinese bowl, late Qing dynasty with Kangxi Mark.
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Rounded sides on a short foot. Decorated in both under glaze blue and enamels with characters between two bands of floral scroll. Diameter 16.5 cm.
Small fritt to rim.
Provenance
From the Collection of Swedish businessman who worked for the Elof Hansson trading house. He first came out to China in 1949, then by taking the train from Vladivostok. Before retirement 1984, he had travelled to China 50 times. During his travels he became more and more interested in Chinese Works of Art and bought some things for himself. Among these things the two lots included in this sale. He also was a member of Swedish Trade Council and were often consulted when it came questions regarding trading with China.
Exhibitions
Compare a bowl like this at the British Museum, Inventory no: Franks.616.+. Donated by: Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks.