the rounded sides rising from a straight foot, the interior crisply molded with a spray of leafing and blossoming chrysanthemum in the center, the cavetto divided into six petal-shaped sections unified by a continuous floriform border decorated with classic scroll, each section molded with further floral sprays including peony, lotus, and aster, covered overall in an ivory-colored glaze

Collection of Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978). 

In overall good condition with minor expected surface wear and a patch of glaze degradation measuring approx. 3 cm wide below the rim. With minor firing imperfections.
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An 18th century imitation 'Ding' bowl incised with a freely carved floral design to the interior, formerly in the Samuel T. Peters Collection, sold at Christie's New York, 16th-17th September 2010, lot 1394.