A blue and white ceramic bowl, Ming dynasty, 1368–1644
Day Sale
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 1 000 - 2 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 2 643
Location
Cape Town
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
A blue and white ceramic bowl, Ming dynasty, 1368–1644
height: 5,5cm; diameter: 16cm
Notes
A blue and white bowl painted with stylised lotus-scroll motifs in deep cobalt tones, divided into vertical panels around the exterior. The interior with a broad unglazed firing ring, typical of utilitarian Ming wares, with scattered iron spots from kiln conditions. The design reflects the lively, spontaneous brushwork characteristic of provincial Ming production.
Provenance
Private Collection.
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