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pair of orange and white bowls with dragon designs on thema plate with a chinese writing on it sitting on a tablechinese porcelain bowl with dragon decoration on the rim
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1990 - Pair of small porcelain bowls, China, late 19th–early 20th c…
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Estimate CHF 300 - CHF 500
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Pair of small porcelain bowls, China, late 19th–early 20th century, decorated with dragons in the clouds soaring over the waves in pursuit of a flamed pearl, with leiwen friezes on the rims, Guangxu marks beneath the bases, diam. 9 cm and height 4.5 cm (cracked) Provenance: the collection of Edward T. Chow (Qiu Yanzhi, 仇焱之, 1910–1980), which has remained in the family to this day. Edward T. Chow was one of the most important collectors and dealers in Chinese art of the 20th century, particularly renowned for his collection of ceramics. Based in Geneva from 1967 onwards, he built up a collection that has become a benchmark in the field of Chinese art. Cracks on both bowls Surface wear Chips to the glaze and gilding Firing defects Scratches A pair of small porcelain bowls, China, late 19th–early 20th century, Guangxu marks on the undersides, 9 cm in diameter, 4.5 cm high (with hairline cracks) Provenance: Edward T. Chow Collection (Qiu Yanzhi, 仇焱之, 1910–1980), thence by descent in the family to the present day A pair of small porcelain bowls from the late 19th to early 20th century Guangxu marks 9 cm in diameter, 4.5 cm high With hairline cracks
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About the sale Art from the Orient and the Far East – Paintings and sculptures
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Auction time 09/23/2026 at 10:00 AM
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