A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE MUGHAL-STYLE BOWL

QING DYNASTY

The interior and base carved as concentric rose blossoms in shallow relief, with chrysanthemums forming handles, from which loose rings are suspended. The exterior decorated with scrolling flowers and foliage and raised on four small feet in the shape of lingzhi fungus, together with a hardwood stand, 21.8cm. (2)

Provenance: from the collection of Mr Robert Bigio (1913-2003).

Cf. Treasures from Across the Kunlun Mountains, Islamic Jades in the National Palace Museum Collection, p.256, no.260 for a related bowl and cover.