Neal Auction Important Estates September 2015

92 592 . Chinese Blue and White Porcelain “Lotus Bouquet” Dish , probably Ming Dynasty (1368‑1644), shallow bowl‑form body decorated with a central ribbon‑tied bouquet of lotus and other plants, cavetto and exterior with foliate bands, “heaping and piling” throughout, unglazed base, h. 2 3/8 in., dia, 12 3/4 in. $15000/20000 Provenance: Present owner indicates that this lot was acquired from an old New England collection. 593 . Chinese Partial Gilt and Lacquered Bronze Buddha , probably Ming Dynasty (1368‑1644), modeled seated in dhyanasana atop a double lotus base with hands held in dhyana mudra and bhumisparsha mudra, h. 9 1/4 in, w. 5 5/8 in. $1200/1800 594 . Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Sleeve Vase , probably 17th c., decorated with 4 warriors in a rocky landscape beneath a band of upright leaves encircling the waisted neck, h. 15 1/2 in. $6000/8000