Bowl; China, Yongzheng period (1722 - 1735).Porcelain. Pink family.Presents label of the Stodel collection.Measurements: 6 x 14,5 cm.In China at the beginning of the 18th century, various technical advances were developed in the manufacture of porcelain pieces which brought a host of decorative effects unprecedented until then. In particular, the Yongzheng period saw a boom in the refinement of the manufacture of this highly prized material. The pieces made during this short period are highly valued both for their small number and for their enormous technical quality. One need only look at the very fine teapot and saucer presented here to realise the great value placed on precise drawing during the reign of this emperor, with exquisite detail achieved through the outlining of the contours. The elegant chromaticism of these pieces, using pastel colours and gold, could be included among the technical innovations introduced during Yongzheng's reign. It is in fact during this period that experts believe the so-called "Famille Rose" decoration was established, which overtook the "Famille Verte" of the Kangxi reign, using a colour palette of soft, opaque tones (mixed with white "Bo Li Bai" or lead arsenate) which, when fired at a lower temperature, allowed for a wider range of shades, especially the pink and warm colours, which were usuallybined with a gold base. Studies seem to indicate that the 'famille Rose' decoration was influenced by European taste through the trends imported by the Jesuits working inside the imperial palace in Beijing, and is undoubtedly the colour range that the incipient Rococo style was beginning to demand in Europe and especially in France.Dimensions: 6 x 14.5 cm.