Lot 585. A Wucai Bowl, Wanli Mark and Period (1573-1620); 8.4cm., 3 5/16 in. Estimate 1,000—1,500 GBP. Lot sold 4,375 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008.

the delicately potted rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to a flaring rim, decorated to the interior with a dragon medallion, the exterior with a landscape band depicting an Immortal and mythical beasts. 

Provenance: Bluett & Sons, London (according to label).

Literature: Bo Gyllensvärd, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pl. 849

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 05 Nov 08. London.