A cloisonne 'mythical beast' bowl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
The deep rounded sides resting on short foot and rising to an everted rim, decorated around the exterior with four multi-coloured lions frolicking among turquoise clouds chasing auspicious objects, the interior centred with a leaping carp surrounded by scrolling lotus and buddhist emblems. Diameter 24 cm. Height 12 cm.
Dents, loss of enamel.
Provenance
Property of a private Finnish collection.
Exhibitions
Compare Sothebys, lot 647, Chinese Art
01 June 2015 • Hong Kong.
Compare also Sothebys, lot 92. Important Chinese Art. 1 November 2023• London.
Literature
Compare also one at the Metropolitan Museum, New York, Credit Line: Gift of Edward G. Kennedy, 1929
Object Number: 29.110.38.
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