FOOTED MARRIAGE BOWL WITH BAT DECOR.

Late 18th-early 19th century, China. Nephrite: grayish yellow-green (celadon). This deep, flat-bottomed bowl has four high-relief animal heads supporting independently-moving rings placed along a low-relief decor band circling the exterior; between this band and the lip, there are two small exquisitely detailed incised border bands. A well-modelled low-relief design composed of five realistically detailed bats and a floral sprig is asymmetrically disposed about the interior. The bowl, resting on four shaped short feet, has an overall low polish and is moderately translucent though it is not thinly carved. Popularly known as “marriage bowls”, these interesting and elegant containers, of which a number are known from the 18th through early 20th centuries, were produced for other auspicious occasions as well, their symbolic decor reflecting the specific nature of the event. Among the more common motifs are those associated with longevity, such as ruyi (magic fungus) (Poor, #54), marriage, such as double fish (Spink 81, #3); and good fortune and happiness, including bats (Chew, p. 90). Some bowls of greater complexity combine auspicious or seasonal imagery for a compound message (SL 6/8/82, #313). At times scenic designs are worked in relief in the base of the bowl, most having some water component (Keverne, p. 150, #52, with fish and waterweeds). Other bowls bear designs borrowed from ancient bronzes or porcelains, including dragons rhythmically progressing about the body (Kuwayama, #36, and also Foster, p. 86, #178; Keverne, p. 197, fig. 4), or floral sprigs and petals (NPM 2, #31; Keverne, p. 162, #87). It has been suggested that the five bats (a particularly auspicious number of bats) and floral sprig interior decor of this bowl indicate that it was produced for presentation upon the occasion of an 80th birthday. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 3.25″ x 7.13″. (8.3 x 18.1 cm.) CONDITION: Stone with small fissures. Very good. 9-95202 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3

Auction: FAAA - Wall-Apelt Collection - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3	$28,440.00	FOOTED MARRIAGE BOWL WITH BAT DECOR. Late 18th-early 19th century, China. Nephrite: grayish yellow-green (celadon). This deep, flat-bottomed bowl has four high-relief animal heads supporting independently-moving rings placed along a low-relief decor band circling the exterior; between this band and the lip, there are two small exquisitely detailed incised border bands. A well-modelled low-relief design composed of five realistically detailed bats and a floral sprig is asymmetrically disposed about the interior. The bowl, resting on four shaped short feet, has an overall low polish and is moderately translucent though it is not thinly carved. Popularly known as “marriage bowls”, these interesting and elegant containers, of which a number are known from the 18th through early 20th centuries, were produced for other auspicious occasions as well, their symbolic decor reflecting the specific nature of the event. Among the more common motifs are those associated with longevity, such as ruyi (magic fungus) (Poor, #54), marriage, such as double fish (Spink 81, #3); and good fortune and happiness, including bats (Chew, p. 90). Some bowls of greater complexity combine auspicious or seasonal imagery for a compound message (SL 6/8/82, #313). At times scenic designs are worked in relief in the base of the bowl, most having some water component (Keverne, p. 150, #52, with fish and waterweeds). Other bowls bear designs borrowed from ancient bronzes or porcelains, including dragons rhythmically progressing about the body (Kuwayama, #36, and also Foster, p. 86, #178; Keverne, p. 197, fig. 4), or floral sprigs and petals (NPM 2, #31; Keverne, p. 162, #87). It has been suggested that the five bats (a particularly auspicious number of bats) and floral sprig interior decor of this bowl indicate that it was produced for presentation upon the occasion of an 80th birthday. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 3.25″ x 7.13″. (8.3 x 18.1 cm.) CONDITION: Stone with small fissures. Very good. 9-95202 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3 Auction: FAAA - Wall-Apelt Collection - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FOOTED MARRIAGE BOWL WITH BAT DECOR.