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Lot 13: A Chinese Porcelain Calligraphic Bowl with Faux Crackle Decoration, Qianlong Mark

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Start price: £1

Estimated price: £150 - £200

Buyer's Premium:

A white porcelain bowl featuring an intricate exterior decoration that simulates a segmented, crackle-like pattern in grey/black and reddish-orange/sepia tones, evoking Kintsugi or a topographical map. Extensive calligraphic inscriptions in black ink are interspersed across the body, with visible characters including "夢" (Dream), "古" (Ancient), and a vertical inscription reading "曉月林" (Dawn Moon Forest). The base reveals a blue underglaze four-character mark, which translates to "乾隆年製" (Made in the Qianlong period).

D: Approximately 11.5cm

H: Approximately 6cm


Condition report:

The bowl is in excellent condition, with no visible chips, cracks, or significant wear.