Wanli (1573-1619) - Large Balancing Crow on Rocks

An exceptional antique Chinese porcelain Wanli large shallow 'Kraak' bowl, with a central decoration of a large Crow Balancing on Rocks, and Crow in Flight, with fantastic facial expression, surrounded by peonies in an amazing mountainous river landscape with enormous Peonies. Panels with Buddhist Treasures Fruits, surrounded by motifs of waves, cash, lozenges, dots and lines, executed in an excellent and very deep layered underglaze blue and white. Handcrafted in ancient Imperial China during the Ming dynasty, Wanli period (ca. 1600). On the backside a decoration of lingzhi, circles and lines, with a perfect unglazed foot rim. Guaranteed original and of the stated period. Diameter: 29,2 centimeter Condition: The object is in excellent condition, some typical glaze fritting only. No damages or restorations. The condition is carefully checked with strong UV-light and bright translucent white light. Shipping method: This lot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance, without stand. Buy multiple lots from this seller and save on shipping costs, for multiple lots you’ll pay the shipping costs only once.

Estimate:£836.43

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