YONGZHENG SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1723-1735)

The soft, pale-blue hues used to decorate the current bowl may reflect the deliberate attempt to imitate blue and white wares from the Chenghua period, which are known for their delicateness and refinement. Yongzheng bowls of this design were also made in another form, with shorter sides and recessed bases, such as the example sold at Christie’s London, 9 November 2004, lot 160; and another one sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 8 October 2010, lot 2774.