A wucai 'dragon' bowl mark of Wanli
Estimate $1,000 – $2,000
the rounded sides painted on the exterior with two dragons pursuing flaming pearls among scattered clouds and flames, above a band of wave splashed rocks, the interior with a central dragon medallion within double line borders, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six- character mark
15.5 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $3,500 (Hammer Price)
- $4,270 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some surface wear and scratches overall. Some small dark bubble pits in the glaze on the rim and interior. Some very fine black speckling in the glaze along the interior rim approx 3cm and an area on the exterior around the iron-red dragon's tail.
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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 |