A Dehua porcelain lotus leaf form bowl


18th centuryThe leaf molded as nine recesses bordered by raised ribs that spread outward from the center of the shallow well toward a conforming lobed rim, while a more elaborate web of veins covers the exterior walls that resolve into five conical feet, the creamy white glaze covering all surfaces except the foot pads (hairline firing cracks).10 1/2in (26.5cm) length across bowl