Sale 487
Estimate$12,000 – $16,000
Property from a Prominent Midwest Collection Provenance: Acquired from H. H. Pao Collection, Toronto, Canada Note: For a Ming dynasty stembowl of the same form but with different decoration see Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Christie's Hong Kong, May 30, 2012, sale 2915, lot 4226 For a late Yuan/early Ming dynasty cupstand with similar ruyi decoration see The Imperial Sale / Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Christie's Hong Kong, May 28, 2014, sale 3322, lot 3502
Overall in good condition with no major damages or restoration. Three minor chips to the lacquer around the mouth. Some cracks to lacquer in the interior of the bowl and the base consistent with age, a few small cracks to the carved decoration.
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