Lot 1252. A large black and red lacquer bowl, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 25,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The exterior is carved through the black lacquer to the red lacquer ground with four figural scenes set in landscapes, all between a petal border below and a diaper border above. The interior and foot are covered in black lacquer. 9 1/8 in. (23.3 cm.) diam.

Note: This large bowl is comparable in shape and size to a red lacquer bowl (25.3 cm. diam.) carved with four shaped panels and with a key-fret band around the foot that is dated by inscription to 1541 (Jiajing period) illustrated by D. Clifford, Chinese Carved Lacquer, London, 1992, p. 95, pl. 68.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 16 September 2016, New York, Rockefeller Plaza