Immortal bowl’s lasting effect

This Yongzheng (1722-35) mark and period Eight Immortals bowl sold for £26,000 at the Hansons (20% buyer’s premium) auction in Teddington last month.

The bowl, which measures 4½in (11cm) in diameter, is decorated in underglaze blue with the eight D…

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