the globular body rising to a tall cylindrical neck and a flared rim, boldly painted around the sides with three Buddhist lions playing with colorful brocaded balls tied with long ribbons, bordered at the shoulder by a broad band of scrolling chrysanthemum and peony blossoms, below upright ruyi-lappets, with a diaper and lappet band at the neck  

Winston Frederick Churchill Guest (1906-1982) 收藏
Parke-Bernet Galleries，紐約，1967年12月2日，編號81

In overall good condition with typical wear throughout including faint scratches and wear to the enamels. The glazed portion of the foot has scattered very minor chips and there are two areas of minor discoloration from the firing.
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