each of the straight sides of the archaistic quadrangular form molded with bagua arranged in two columns, applied overall with a pale bluish-celadon glaze, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character mark - Height 11 in., 28 cm.

Provenance: Collection of a United States Army General stationed in China, acquired between 1925 and 1948, and thence by descent.

Sotheby's. Saturday at Sotheby's: Asian Art, New York , 17 sept. 2016, 10:00 AM