Lot 29. Property from an important European collection. A rare tianbai-glazed incised and anhua-decorated 'lianzi' bowl, Ming dynasty, Yongle period (1403-1424); 16.4 cm. Lot Sold 241,300 HKD (Estimate 100,000 - 150,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 202

with deep rounded sides converging to a pointed base, supported on a tall foot, the interior centred and incised with a stylised floret, encircled by an interlocking foliate strapwork rendered in the anhua technique, all below a coin diaper band around the rim, the exterior incised with tall lappets between a keyfret band at the rim and undulating lines around the foot, covered overall in an opaque white glaze.

Provenance: Acquired from Edward T. Chow (1910-80) in the late 1960s.

Sotheby's. An Important European Collection of Chinese Ceramics - Acquired from Edward T. Chow, Hong Kong, 9 April 2024.