Lot 84. A large blue and white bowl, Jiajing period (1522-1566); 37.2cm diam. Sold for €5,120. © Bonhams 2001-2024

With deep rounded sides slightly flaring at the rim, boldly and vividly painted to the interior with a central medallion enclosing two deer in a landscape setting, the inside rim with a band of shaped medallions enclosing cranes in flight alternating with a dense diaper pattern, painted around the exterior with roundels of mythical beasts alternating with ruyi-shaped clouds, all between a band of cranes in flight amidst clouds around the rim and lappets around the base, an imitation seal mark in underglaze blue on the base.

Bonhams. CHINESE ART, Paris, 13 December 2023