Lot 152. The Leshantang Collection. A blue and white 'dragon and phoenix' bowl, Mark and period of Jiajing (1522-1566); 13,7 cm. Lot Sold 1,041,400 HKD (Estimate 100,000 - 150,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2024

with rounded sides resting on a slightly tapered foot, the exterior painted with four alternating dragon and phoenix medallions interspersed with  ruyi- clouds, the interior centered with a gently raised medallion enclosing a leaping dragon and downward swooping phoenix, the base inscribed with a six- character reign mark within a double circle.

Provenance: Collection of Edward T. Chow (1910-1980).
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25th November 1980, lot 11.

Literature: Helen D. Ling and Edward T. Chow, Complete Collection of Ming Dynasty Kingtehchen Porcelain from the Hall of Disciplined Learning , vol. II, Hong Kong, 1950, pl. 96.

The Leshantang Collection of Chinese Porcelain, Taipei, 2005, pl. 11.a