Lot 229. A rare blue and white 'Buddhist Emblems' stand, Wanli six-character mark and of the period (1573-1619); 24cm (9 1/2in) diam. Estimate £ 15,000 - 20,000 (€ 17,000 - 23,000). © Bonhams 2001-2018
The hollow cylindrical body with ribs rising from a flat unglazed base, the sides modelled with five ruyi-heads in openwork, decorated in around the exterior with birds perched on fruiting and flowering branches, above floral sprays rising from a border of stylised waves, the mouth rim with the Eight Buddhist Emblems.
Note: A similar stand was included in the exhibition The Fame of Flame: Imperial Wares of the Jiajing and Wanli Periods, Hong Kong, 2009, no.103..
Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART, 17 May 2018, 10:30 BST, LONDON, NEW BOND STREET