The Jizhou papercut phoenix tenmoku bowl was sold for HK$10,624,000 (US$1,354,772), more than 13 times its high estimate, achieving a new auction record for Jizhou ware. Bearing an illustrious provenance, the bowl has been treasured for more than four centuries, passing from the Edo shogunate to the collections of leading modern museums—a testament to the enduring importance of provenance in a category where discerning collectors place great value on an exceptional chain of ownership. It was auctioned at Masterpieces of Asian Art from the Okada Museum of Art II ►► https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/masterpieces-of-asian-art-from-the-okada-museum-of-art-returns-with-hk-174-7-million-auction-and-a-new-jizhou-ware-record?locale=en Still haven’t subscribed to Sotheby’s on YouTube? ►►https://www.youtube.com/sothebys/

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