Chinese ceramic cupstand (tuozhan) with a lobed foliate form and central raised ring designed to support a matching tea cup or tea bowl. Covered in a pale celadon crackle glaze inspired by the celebrated Ru and Guan wares of the Song dynasty. Accompanied by its fitted brocade-covered presentation box.
Diameter: 7 in.
Provenance: Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.
