A Chinese six-lobed parcel gilt-bronze cup stand (Zhan Tuo), song Dynasty (960-1279), in the form of an open flower, 5.5 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter. Reference: see British Musuem, reg. No. 1971, 0921.1 for a similar Ru Ware cupstand, and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, acc. No. S1987.368 for a similar example in lacquer form. Provenance: J.J. Lally & Co. Oriental Art, New York