Chinese blue and white porcelain inkstand, late Ming dynasty. 2012 © Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers2012 © Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers

The octagonal stand molded with a large central recess and eight small wells around perimeter; decorated in underglaze blue to show floral reserves in a diaper ground; with later pewter insert. H: 2 1/4 in. D: 5 in. Estimate $1,500-2,000 

PROVENANCE: Property from a Prominent Private Collection 

Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers. ASIAN ARTS. Sep 09 2012 10:00