The deep bowl is decorated on the exterior with a row of leafy grapevines. The base has an apocryphal Chenghua mark. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) diam. A short hairline crack extending from the mouth rim; some chips to the foot rim, and a few irregularities under the glaze on the foot rim; some misfiring to the enamels. Estimation: USD 1,000 - 1,500. Price Realised $3500

Christie's on line. The Art of China.