19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Wine

Live Virtual Auction, 11 - 13 April 2021

Oriental Works of Art

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ZAR 25 036
Lot 176
  • A Chinese blue and white covered betel box, Jingdezhen, Ming Dynasty, Wanli period, 1573-1620


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 25 036
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About this Item

A Chinese blue and white covered betel box, Jingdezhen, Ming Dynasty, Wanli period, 1573-1620 oblong with indented corners, the cover decorated with four ducks amongst millet, enclosed by foliate panels and diaper border, the base with two compartments, the exterior painted with panels of stylised irises, chips, hairline crack, 12,5cm wide

Provenance

Purchased from Anita Gray of GRAYS, 58 Davies Street, London, W1, 12 August 1982.

The Jerling Collection of Blue & White 'Kraak' Porcelain.

Literature

cf. Rinaldi, M (1989) Kraak Porcelain, A Moment in the History of Trade, Bamboo Publishing Ltd, London, where a similar example is illustrated in colour on page 188, pl. 246.



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