Decorated to the cover with a play procession of small boys using a ram as their stead, the rims with scrolling foliate border and flowers. Seal mark in red 'Lin zhi cheng xiang' to the base. Diameter 22 cm. Height 15 cm.
Private Swedish collector, who bought it in Paris in the 1960's.
Compare with items of this decoration and period sold at Christies; 14 May 2010 | Live auction 5497. Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles. Lot 438.
The phrase, linzhi chengxiang, 'The qilin's footprints are a sign of prosperity', implies a wish for many sons.