A late Ming blue and white 'kraak porselein' bowl

WANLI

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A late Ming blue and white 'kraak porselein' bowl
Wanli
The moulded sides decorated with panels containing lotus, chrysanthemum, peony, bamboo, a butterfly and a bird in flight, each divided by pendent ribbons, the interior with a crow perched on a rock, below further panels of branches of plants between jewels
14.3 cm. diam.

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