THREE PURPLE-GLAZED VESSELSRepublic period and later prising an aubergine-glazed incised 'Eight Buddhist Emblems' bowl, the base bearing a Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue; the second, a mauve-glazed amphora vase with a Kangxi six-character mark on the base; the third, a lavender-glazed bowl with everted rim and a six-character Kangxi mark. 6 1/4in (15.8cm), 4 1/2in (11.4cm) diam. of bowls; 6in (15.2cm) height of vase (3). Provenance: Purchased in 1988, by repute