Lot 2937. A blue and white 'Fruits and flowers' bowl, mark and period of Wanli (1573-1620); 19.3 cm., 7 5/8 in. Estimate 150,000 — 200,000 HKD. Lot sold 235,500 HKD (19,133 EUR) (30,236 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's 2008.

the shallow rounded bowl painted on the exterior with four bowls on stands over flowing with an abundance of flowers and fruits, set between auspicious symbols below the rim and a floral scroll skirting the foot, the generous interior painted with two dragons encircling a flaming pearl in the centre, the cavetto painted with four stylised detached ruyi heads.

Provenance: Formerly in a Japanese Collection

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 11 Apr 2008