A Large and Rare White-Glazed Incised 'Lotus' Vase (Meiping) Wanli Mark and Period

A Large and Rare White-Glazed Incised 'Lotus' Vase (Meiping) Wanli Mark and Period

the tall elegant body with rounded shoulder tapering to the recessed base, incised around the exterior with a broad lotus scroll band between a flower-filled ruyi-head collar and a lotus lappet band, all surmounted by a narrow trumpet neck, covered overall with a light bluish-white glaze, Japanese wood box (2). height 16 in., 40.6 cm. Estimate 20,000—30,000 USD

PROVENANCE: Sotheby's London, 21st June 1983, lot 285

Sotheby's. Chinese Works of Art. 17 Mar 09.New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's