MING XUANDE BLUE AND WHITE FLOWER-SHAPED BAMBOO...

Updated September 15, 2026

HAT BOWL WITH BROKEN BRANCHES AND FLOWER AND FRUIT PATTERNS. <br>Height:30cm (11.81in) , Diameter:23cm (9.06in) Classic imperial Xuande conical (dou?li) bowl, with foliate lobed rim, sloping flared wall and short neatly?trimmed foot, presenting elegant open silhouette. Painted in imported smalt?blue cobalt both inside and out. Exterior decorated with multiple groups of sprigged pomegranate, peach, chrysanthemum and other fruits?and?flowers with full sprawling foliage. The cobalt yields rich deep blue colour with natural iron rust spots embedded within glaze. Rim outlined by blue double line, foot wall adorned with scrolling grass. Interior painted with interlocking floral scrolls. White glazed base bears double?ring underglaze?blue script mark ??Da?Ming Xuan?De Nian?Zhi??. Foliate?rim Xuande blue?and?white conical bowls are rare surviving imperial wares, featuring well?balanced composition and vigorous painting, representing pinnacle of Ming official blue?and?white porcelain.<br><br>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.<br><br> Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions.<br><br> The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.<br><br> Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value.<br><br> All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin,

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