The exterior richly decorated with polychrome 'flower brocade'-pattern against a light blue ground with sgraftitto decor. The interior with turquoise enamel glaze. Jing yu zhai zhi' (Studio for Cultivating the Land) four character mark to base. Diameter 16 cm.
Cracks, chips, wear.
From the Collection of Gustaf Wallenberg (1863-1939). The collection was acquired between 1906 and 1918 when Wallenberg was the Swedish Envoyé in Tokyo. From 1907 he was also accredited for Beijing. Thence by descent.
Bukowskis sold a part of this collection at Bukowskis Sale 554 in 2009 and Bukowskis Sale 556, 2010.