A pair of blue and white porcelain bowls, Wanli, 1573-1619
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LOT 144
A pair of blue and white porcelain bowls, Wanli, 1573-1619
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 18 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 20 422
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About this Item
A pair of blue and white porcelain bowls, Wanli, 1573-1619
each height: 5,5cm; diameter: 21cm
Notes
A pair of blue and white kraak porcelain bowls, each with a central medallion of birds among rockwork and foliage, symbols of harmony and longevity. The wells are divided into radiating panels containing floral sprays and auspicious objects. Barbed rims, bordered by peony and foliate scrolls, are characteristic of late Ming Jingdezhen export porcelain. Minor variations in tone and brushwork reflect the hand-painted nature of kraak ware.
Provenance
Private Collection.
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