19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Wine
Live Virtual Auction, 11 - 13 April 2021
Oriental Works of Art
Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 23 450
About this Item
A near pair of Chinese blue and white 'Kraak' bowls, Ming Dynasty, Wanli period, 1573-1620
each centre painted with a roundel enclosing a toad before a rocky outcrop and blooms, one gazing at an insect, enclosed by four panels painted with alternating auspicious and taotie masks, the reverse with flowerheads and panels of stylised ruyi alternating with panels enclosing dots and jewels, chips, 14,5cm diameter
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Provenance
Purchased from Continuum, No 2 The Antique Hypermarket, 26-40 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4PF, 30 April 1982.
The Jerling Collection of Blue & White 'Kraak' Porcelain.