(J. J. Lally and Company Oriental Art, New York); {1} purchased by the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1993 (1993.65). {2}

{1} See "Art of Asia Acquired by North American Museums, 1994," Archives of Asian Art, v. 48, 1995, p. 109 (ill. 19). For information on James J. Lally and J.J. Lally and Company, see Souren Melikian, "James Lally and the Booming Chinese Market," International Herald Tribune, January 31-February 1, 1987. Lally opened his gallery in 1986. In the IMA Historical File a note indicates that this object was acquired "in Hong Kong from a dealer, 1992."
{2} IMA Temporary Receipt No. 7953.