Wanli (1573-1619) - Balancing Crow on Rocks and One in...

An antique Chinese porcelain Wanli deep 'Kraak' plate, with a central decoration of a Balancing Crow on Rocks and One in Flight Catching an Insect Surrounded by Peonies in Mountainous River Landscape with Chrysanthemum and 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 circles and lines, with a perfect unglazed foot rim. Guaranteed original and of the stated period. Diameter: 21.4 centimeter Condition: The object is in overall good condition, some normal glaze fritting and a shallow flake on the rim. One glaze line (visible on one side only). No hairlines 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:$336.17

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