RARE, 16th C Chinese Ming Dynasty Emperor Zhengde reign period porcelain teapot. Shape in form of a deep vessel, bulbous to the center body, large trumpet-shaped spout opening with elongated gallery mouth frontward, continuous gracefully formed a flori-form lobed flaring rim. Balanced with loop handle and a thumb piece. The dome lid crowned with simply bud finial. The exterior decorated with copper-red and pale Bajixiang, repeating scrolling ruyi clouds, geometrical archaic leiwen, Lotus flower blooms, interlocking vines, upturning lappets, rococo floral foliage, and auspicious motifs, all against the clean white underglaze ground. The central belly banded with red under-glazed Manchurian inscriptions. Ruyi a wish for success without any obstacles, according to wishes, signifies good wishes for future prosperity, It is often used as a decorative motif in embroidery and hardwood lattices good fortune It may have come from the Buddhist tradition and came to symbolize wealth and power. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant finish that was applied by a meticulous glaze, the shape is uniformly proportioned. The porcelain conformed all required specimen to be high valued Chinese porcelain wares, with finest material, the whiteness, the glaze, the carving, and the shape. Without overlap the outlines of the design, well carved, clear, subtle, and distinct. Measurements: Height: 8 1/4" Width: 8 1/4"PROVENANCE: From the collections of Dan Peters (1946 - Present), of South Atlanta-Georgia, private collector.A retired engineer and Christian School Administrator, has had the heart of a missionary to serve in many foreign countries aiding in building orphanages and hospitals in Russia, Romania, Ukraine, and other Asian countries. His present work is in Lima Peru. There he is using his talents to help develop safe drinking water and establish sanitary conditions inside the hospital. He is the parent to 16 children most of which are adopted from various countries. His worldwide travels have allowed him to enjoy the ability to collect treasures, some of his collection will be sold at auction to help raise funds for his ongoing work in Peru. The collections of Mr. Dan Peters are presented and offered up for auction. ON DAY-1: From Lot-61 through Lot-85. ON DAY-2: from Lot-270 through Lot-291. For High Resolution Images, please use this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nistxgdbviiy9am/AABXVKFL_ENax6zAu6onsaLga?dl=0