Lot 846. A glazed ceremonial temple stand with iron brown striping, Lý–Trần dynasties, 11th-12th century; 4 1/4in (11cm) high. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,600 - 4,300). Sold for US$ 1,875 (€1,582). Photo: Bonhams.

Formed as a shallow bowl within a lotus flower rising from a waisted stem with a pearl border set within an elaborate waisted pedestal with further lotus petals and pearl border above a stepped base of octagonal section, the celadon-tinged glaze on the exterior walls accented with stripes of iron brown wash, leaving the well of the bowl and the recessed base unglazed. 

Note: For similar vessels described as cup stands, see John Stevenson and John Guy, Vietnamese Ceramics: A Separate Tradition, 1997, pp.188-189, nos. 37-40.

Bonhams. FINE ASIAN WORKS OF ART, 18 Dec 2017, 11:00 PST, SAN FRANCISCO