Two blue and white 'Kraak porselein' bowls
Ming dynasty, Wanli period
(2)
Estimate $800 – $1,200
comprising one of shallow form; the other with steep rounded sides and everted rim, each painted with a central bird and flower medallion within a frieze of fruiting sprigs and ribboned emblems
(2)
14.8 cm; and 14 cm diameter
Condition Report
The shallow dish with two small restored rim chips approx 1cm and 0.3cm. Two small rim chips and some frits on rim edge. The deeper bowl with minor rim frits and a fine hairline crack from the rim approx 3cm.
Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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