Lot 139 , A Chinese blue and white ‘alms’ bowl or censer, cyclical date for the 56th year of the reign of Kangxi corresponding to 1717 and of the period, 21cm diameter 9cm high, two hairline cracks

A Chinese blue and white ‘alms’ bowl or censer, cyclical date for the 56th year of the reign of Kangxi corresponding to 1717 and of the period, the exterior painted with a band of lotus flowers, scrolling tendrils and leaves, unglazed interior and base, the underside inscribed in black ink ‘wushi liu nian hao sheng tang zhi guangji’ ‘made in the 56th year of the reign of Kangxi for the Hall of Light’,

Provenance - Frederick Anthony White (1842-1933), thence by family descent. Frederick Anthony White was a great collector of European old master drawings and Chinese porcelain. Some of his collection was sold at auction by Christies in two sales in 19 December 1925 and April 19, 1934. This bowl was kept by the family. 21cm diameter 9cm high, two hairline cracks
£1,500-2,000

Condition:
There are two hairline cracks to the rim the first measuring approximately 5 cm downward and the second approximately 3 cm. Typical minor glaze imperfections and some unglazed burnt orange areas around the edge of the foot, the inscription in black ink underneath is a little worn in places but is legible, otherwise in good condition.

Sold for £3,800