In the history of China’s blue-and-white porcelain production, the Chenghua period stands out in two ways: in the refinement of the materials used, and in the emphatic clarity of its designs. Sotheby’s Cristine Li explains how the exceedingly rare Palmer Palace Bowl, a star of the Masterpieces of Chinese Ceramics from the Ise Collection, represents the pinnacle of these characteristics. The free, public exhibition opens 27 August at the #SothebysHongKong Maison, with the live auction taking place 9 September at 10:00 AM HKT. Discover more at the link in our bio.