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 28 450
About this Item
Three Chinese blue and white 'Kraak' bowls, Ming Dynasty, Wanli period, 1573-1620
two decorated to the centre with auspicious symbols, the third with a pair of birds, all enclosed by foliate, diaper, ribbon-and-tassel panels and taotie masks, the reverse with stylised ruyi alternating with panels enclosing dots and jewels, raised on a low foot, firing faults, 14cm diameter
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Provenance
Purchased from Continuum, No 2 The Antique Hypermarket, 26-40 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4PF, 5 April 1982 (this refers to the double gourd and bird motif bowls only).
The Jerling Collection of Blue & White 'Kraak' Porcelain.