A blue and white 'dragon and lotus' box and cover mark of Wanli
(2)Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
of rectangular form with shallow rounded sides, the slightly raised top painted with two dragons confronted on a flaming pearl among ruyi-shaped clouds above crested waves and rocks, the sides decorated with a floral meander of blooms and scrolls and with ruyi sprigs on the corners, the raised rims with key-fret borders, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character mark within double rectangles
(2)
25.4 cm wide
- Lot Sold $17,000 (Hammer Price)
- $20,740 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some slight surface wear and scratches overall, some bubble pitting particularly on the interior of the box. Areas below the rim of the box where glaze thinned. Otherwise generally good condition.
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Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |