A blue and white stemcup
Ming dynasty, 16th century
Estimate $800 – $1,200
the steeply rounded sides pencilled with a dragon, deer, hare and other animals reserved on a ground of swirling waves, the high splayed foot with leafy sprays, the base with a four character mark in underglaze blue
7 cm high
- Lot Sold $1,400 (Hammer Price)
- $1,708 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Very minor frits on the rim edge. The glaze pooling unevenly on the interior and a small area where glaze not adhered below the rim on the interior approx 0.5cm. Some frits around the foot rim and some particles adhering to the base. Otherwise generally good condition
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