AN INSCRIBED DEHUA BOWL 17th centuryPROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE ADRIENNE CLARKSONAN INSCRIBED DEHUA BOWL17th centuryWith shallow, rounded sides rising to a subtly everted rim, covered overall in a creamy-white glaze, the well incised through the glaze before firing with a seven-character calligraphic inscription, followed by a shorter inscription added after the firing, the base with an unglazed ring encircling the recessed base. 5 7/8in (19.9cm) diam.十七世紀 德化窯白釉碗Provenance:Collection of the mother of the present owner, thence by descentThe Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson came to Canada from Hong Kong as a child refugee to become a broadcaster, journalist and author. From 1999 to 2005, she was Canada's 26th Governor General. She then co-founded the Institute for Canadian Citizenship which helps new citizens feel involved and included in Canadian life. Madame Clarkson has received 28 Honorary Degrees and was awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.