PROVENANCE:
From the private collections of Madame Kimball, of Boston, Massachusetts, by inheritance. Records bought from AMEUBLEMENTS ANCIENS, Faiences & Porcelaines, Bibelots & Tapisseries Anciennes, 3 Rue Des Saints-Peres, Paris (6). Dealers in Works of Art & Antiques, Curios, Armor, Plate, China, Jewels, etc.

Dimensions: 2.875in H x 4.25in W

RARE, Ming Dynasty Xuande reign Chinese patinated bronze bowl. The craftsman is superb in detail, smooth and expertly created deep three Measurements, with appearance capturing the essence of the tropical lappets shape on the main body. Simply gently rounded side emerging steeply to a slightly everted rim, raised on concave footed ring base. The Banana leaf has various symbolic meanings. Mayhap this banana phenomenon symbolizes not physical, but more spiritual matters. The under-base bears a reign mark, a six embossed script characters reign mark, Made in The Years of Xuande Reign Period of Great Ming Dynasty.

Excellent condition over all. Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients, as such any condition report is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. We Gallery shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.