ORMOLU-MOUNTED MING DYNASTY PORCELAIN BOWL

Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl; decorated with peony blossoms on a dense foliate ground, around a central leafy floral medallion to interior; mounted in 19th Century French ormolu, ornately detailed with scrolling foliage and floral garlands to the handles, feet and openwork apron; the feet stamped TJ; Provenance: Private collection, Palos Verdes Estates, CA; W: 17" (overall); D: 13" (bowl, approx.)