the slightly convex center molded with a peony spray, encircled by a flaring petal-molded well rising to the barbed rim with raised edge, covered overall in a sea-green glaze, the base with an unglazed ring fired to brick red

Acquired between 1970- 1979.

The Collector's Earth, A Survey of Chinese Ceramics, New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire, 1999, cat. no. 43.

In overall good condition with surface scratches and wear typical for age. With firing imperfections including kiln adhesion and lost small sections in the foot ring from the original potting and firing.
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