PROVENANCE:
From the Estate of Gerrik Baters, Jr. of Cartersville, GA (1928 - 2020). Veteran, Accountant, Private Collector. After several attempts he found success and a path towards a new career. He also was surrounded and fascinated by the ornate porcelain pieces that she had collected over the years. Learning the history, studying the marks and identifying certain aspects of these items became his passion. His friends called him the professor of Porcelains. While his knowledge has passed with him many of his treasures are left behind.

Dimensions: 2-1/4" H x 4-1/2" Dia. (each)

Stunning, Chinese 17th C. Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Reign Period, A Superb pair iron red monochrome porcelain bowls. Deep curvature, of a shallow vessel, round straight upward to form the rim, straight wide opening rim, with a slightly round raised footing. All reserved hand painted ornamentations are masterfully covered in an even coat of a iron red glaze which terminates at the base to reveal the pure white underglaze. The iron red glaze creates a mottled effect around the rim which is likened unto the blushing of human skin. The porcelain conformed all required specimen to be high valued Chinese porcelain wares, with finest material, the redness, the glaze, the carving, and the shape. Without overlap the outlines of the design, well carved, clear, subtle, and distinct. This piece displays a subtle sheen as the light ricochets across the finely exterior, glazed smooth, brilliant with a moist appearance. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous, the shape is uniformly proportioned. Mark on under base, a vertical six underglaze blue script characters reign mark, enclosed within double fine rings, Kangxi Reign Period of Great Qing Dynasty.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition.
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