CHINESE IRON RED IMITATING CINNABAR AND FAUX BOIS PORCELAIN BOWL,Qianlong period. Exterior molded in imitation of cinnabar lacquer with gilt shou characters, the interior and foot rim with faux bois decoration - 6 in. diam. Estimate $2,000-3,000
PROVENANCE: Mildred R. and Rafi Y. Mottahedeh, sold at Sotheby's, New York, October 19, 2000, sale 7520, lot 142
Good condition: no chips, no cracks and no hairlines
