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A pale blue, low bowl with vertical lines widely spaced out on the side. The flat, thin top rim protrudes out. The rim curves to mimic large petals. The inside is aqua colored. The four feet on the bottom curl out like leaves.

Lobed Basin with Foliate Rim and Three Cloud Scroll Feet

Chinese

Numbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 1 (yi) incised on base; "Jianfu gong Jingsheng zhai louxia yong" (Palace of Established Happiness, used in the Studio of Esteemed Excellence, main floor) inscription incised on base at a later date; metal repairs

Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Vessels