possibly early Ming dynasty, neck decorated with diamond cross hatching and round florets, the body carved with lotus flowers and leafy foliate scrolls,ÿsupported on three feet, covered all over in sea green crackle glaze, pierced silver lid with applied flying cranes in the clouds with mixed metal highlights, charter marks, silver test .900 or better, 14.89 oz. T. silver only,ÿoverall 8 x 8 in.

Provenance: Collection of U.S. Military Officer Stationed in Asia during the 1940s and 1950s; by descent in family

three rim hairlines, one with commensurate repaired rim chip, glaze crazing, rough kiln debris to base and interior, small chips to feet, lid with some scratches; silver with minor wear