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WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD
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A MING BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' SAUCER-DISH
wanli six-character mark and of the period
Painted in pale cobalt blue washes with dark outlines to the centre with three cloud swirls, within double bands around the well and rim, the sides gently flaring at the rim and painted to the exterior with confronted striding dragons, their claws clutching at flaming pearls amidst clouds, between double circles around the foot and rim , the foot gently inverted, rim chips and crack
7 in. (19 cm.) diam
wanli six-character mark and of the period
Painted in pale cobalt blue washes with dark outlines to the centre with three cloud swirls, within double bands around the well and rim, the sides gently flaring at the rim and painted to the exterior with confronted striding dragons, their claws clutching at flaming pearls amidst clouds, between double circles around the foot and rim , the foot gently inverted, rim chips and crack
7 in. (19 cm.) diam