CHINESE KANGXI KRAAK CERAMIC BOWL: China, Ming Dynasty, Kangxi (1654 - 1722), Bowl with lotus form lip, decorated in under-glaze cobalt blue with central decoration with flying ho-ho bird and pavilion in a landscape, the borders with alternating panels of flowers, auspicious items and decorated back, 7.875”d, 20cm.

PROVENANCE:

From the mass international collection of the living estate of a former Executive for Levi Strauss International, who traveled the world for the firm buying and shipping denim before retirement and as a Broker of Real Estate in San Francisco, Maine and Florida. He received a B.A. from the University of Omaha, and remains a lead Donor of their Alumni Association today; he earned his Master’s Degree at Ohio State where he served on the Dean’s Staff. He was a Vice-President, 3-term President and still Serves on the Board of Directors for the Lee Memorial Auxiliary. He is a Director on the Board for the Fort Myers Community Concert Association and Sponsor of Southwest Florida Symphony. He is also the Benefactor of Healthcare Educational and Endowment Grants - with a specific generosity for patients of HIV/AIDS, healthcare workers, & of volunteers for the sick and under-privileged.

Expected inconsistencies to the ceramic body.