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.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.Height:2.88 inWidth: 4.25 in in