A Chinese Carved Lacquer Bowl with Deities

Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), late 19th or early 20th century, an exquisitely carved lacquer bowl with Daoist Figures amidst swirling cloud, key fret carving encircles the foot, underside bearing an incised apocryphal six character Qianlong mark in gilt.

3 1/2 x 6 3/8 in. diameter

From the Collection of Helen Rindlbacher Ward, and by descent
Helen Rindlbacher Ward was born in Shanghai in 1936 to German parents, her father was one of the few foreigners who worked at the Chinese Aluminium Rolling Mills, Ltd company. Her family returned to Germany in 1955, and Helen moved to the United States in 1965 after marrying an Army officer. The Chinese artworks in this collection were all acquired in Shanghai during the 1930s-1950s.

A few very light surface marks to interior and exterior; otherwise very good estate condition.