Lot 161. The Leshantang Collection. A blue and white 'phoenix' shallow bowl, Mark and period of Wanli (1573-1620); 12.4 cm. Lot Sold 406,400 HKD (Estimate 100,000 - 150,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2024

with shallow rounded sides resting on a tapered foot, the exterior painted with two phoenix wreathed in scrolling lotus above a ruyi band, the interior with a matching medallion at the slightly raised centre, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double circle.

Provenance: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 28th November 1978, lot 90.