Lot 165. A parcel gilt bronze cup and stand, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. The stand: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 120,000. Price realised HKD 100,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The hectafoil cup is cast on each petal on the exterior with a gilt cartouche enclosing a floral spray. The bracketlobed stand is decorated with a central flowerhead surrounded by a gilt band with raised decorations depicting figures in a landscape amidst flowering trees, birds and pagodas, the outer rim with shaped panels with similar raised birds and flowers. The base is gilt..

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 6 April 2015, 22nd Floor