Lot 78219. An Exceptionally Rare Chinese Doucai Bajixiang Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, Jiajing (1521-1567) or possibly Wanli Period, circa 1573-1620; 4 inches high x 8 inches diameter (10.2 x 20.3 cm). Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000. Courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

The bowl having eight Buddhist emblems to exterior in doucai palette framed in front of ribbons with chrysanthemum flourishes below, darted and beaded petals to lower cavetto, raised on footed base with double blue circles, interior with double blue circles to rim, double blue circles to lower floor surrounding lingzhi flourish. 4 inches high x 8 inches diameter (10.2 x 20.3 cm). Marks: Six-character Jiajing mark in blue underglaze. Three small firing exclusions to rim, firing exclusion to footed base, minor surface scratching, presenting as a well-preserved example. 

Provenance: Donald Brown Collection, Michigan.

Heritage Auctions. 2017 September 12 Asian Art Signature Auction - New York #5334