A Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl dating from the 17th to the 18th century. The bowl features a calligraphy poem with 3 seals. It has a 4-character Xuande mark on the bottom. Dimensions: 5 inches tall X 7 1/2 inches wide; 12.7 cm tall X 19.1 cm wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: A hairline crack in the rim, and the piece is missing its lid. Provenance: From a private collection in Lorton, Virginia. The collector has been restoring antiques for over 50 years in the DC area. Click here for high resolution images