Originally listed at $350

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A wonderful pottery bowl presenting a rounded bottom and slender walls that span outwards to a broad rim, all upon a ring-form base. Though the entirety of the vessel is enveloped in creamy white glaze, the basin boasts a blue-painted decorative tondo filled with an intricate motif of phytomorphic, zoomorphic, and abstract designs. Liberal remains of fugitive pigment forming a vine-like vegetal pattern additionally embellish the interior and exterior walls. Size: 7.9" Diameter x 3.7" H (20.1 cm x 9.4 cm)

Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010

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#170241

A few minor nicks and abrasions throughout. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice craquelure to glaze and great remaining detail. Encrustations to foot and old collection label on interior.