Lot 57. A wucai 'dragon and phoenix' peach-shaped bowl, Ming dynasty, Tianqi period (1621-1627); 20.7cm across the rim. Sold for US$8,960 (Estimate US$5,000-8,000). © Bonhams 2001-2025

The exterior decorated with a dragon and phoenix in flight amidst scrolling clouds and pursuing a flaming pearl, the interior with clusters of peaches on a leafy branch, all supported on a short straight ring foot.

Provenance: Property from Dr. W. Sun Collection, New Jersey.

Note: A very similar bowl from the Sakamoto Gorō Collection was sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 29 October 2024, lot 623.

Bonhams. Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art including the Francine and Bernard Wald Collection of Fine Snuff Bottles, Part. New York, 17 March 2025