Lot 43 A Chinese blue and white reticulated 'Linglong' bowl and cover

A Chinese blue and white reticulated 'Linglong' bowl and cover

Transitional period

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€ 8.000 – € 12.000

OH: H. 12,1 cm, Diam. 11,3 cm (incl. cover)

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The deep rounded bowl supported on a short tapering foot and fitted with a domed cover surmounted by a seated Buddhist lion (shizi) finial. Both bowl and cover are constructed with finely pierced reticulated panels, each divided into six circular medallions painted in underglaze cobalt blue with flowering plants, alternating against an intricate honeycomb diaper ground. The medallions are framed above and below by narrow bands of geometric lozenge diaper, while the lower body is encircled by a band of stylised ruyi-scrolls above the foot. The cover is similarly decorated with alternating floral medallions and pierced honeycomb panels, centred by a rectangular floral cartouche beneath the lion finial. The rims are neatly finished with an unglazed groove, the recessed base with an unglazed foot ring.
蓋碗深弧腹，下承矮束圈足，配高拱蓋，蓋頂塑獅子蹲坐為鈕。碗身與蓋面均以玲瓏鏤空技法裝飾，各設六組青花圓形開光，內繪折枝花卉，與細密錦地鏤空紋相間排列。圓形開光上下以細窄菱形幾何錦地紋為界，近足處環飾一周變形如意卷草紋。
蓋面延續相同裝飾，花卉團花與鏤空交替排列，獅鈕下方飾長方形花卉開光。碗、蓋口沿均設修整規整的露胎凹槽，可彼此緊密扣合，底部內凹，圈足露胎。
Literature:
Jorge Welsh Books, 'Linglong', pp. 13-25, for a discussion by Teresa Canepa on the 'linglong' technique.
Provenance:
Vanderven Oriental Art, 's Hertogenbosch, with their label.
The Mr. and Mrs. Baert-Devos Collection, Belgium. Acquired from the above on 3 November 1994 and accompanied by a copy of their valuation rapport. (see added scan)