Collection of Oscar Roy Chalk (1907-1995).

The present bowl is distinguished by its painterly design and exceptional, well-preserved enamel. Crafted by potters at the Imperial kilns in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, it exemplifies the high-qualit🐬y workmanship of Qing dynasty porcelain. Compare a related bottle vase, attributed to the 18th century, of similar quality of painting, sold in our Paris rooms, 9th June 2011, lot 86.

The depiction of the eighteen luohan suggests that this vase was likely commissioned by a devout Buddhist or to commemorate an auspicious event such as a wedding or birthday. Initially, the luohan comprised only sixteen disciples of Gautama Budd🧔ha, but during the late Tang dynasty, two additional figures - the patron, Hvashang and the attendant, Dharmatala - were added, bringing the total to eighteen, a number that gained popularity in the Song dynasty and remains significant today.

Oscar Roy Chalk (1907-1995) was a prominent American businessman and philanthropist known for his diverse investments in real estate, transportation, media, ♓and art. Chalk was a key figure in international relations, aiding in the creation of Russia's first post-USSR 🔯constitution and receiving South Korea's National Medal of Honor for his contributions.