Possibly Ming dynasty, Wanli period (1573–1620), hand painted in underglaze blue with lotus medallions and Tibetan style clouds on the deep rounded sides that rise to a gently everted rim, well decorated with a spray of peony blossoms, underside interior of stem with tall splayed foot encircled by a raised bowstring, with light blue glaze to interior of foot.

4 1/2 in., 5 1/2 in. diameter

Private Collection, New London, North Carolina

I. M. Chait

Some light fretting to areas of rim; minor surface scratches; very slight nick to foot rim.

$1,500 - 3,000