A late Ming blue and white 'kraak porselein' bowl,
CIRCA 1635-1650
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A late Ming blue and white 'kraak porselein' bowl,
circa 1635-1650
The inner medallion painted with a lady spinning below radiating panels containing figure scenes in a landscape with pavilions alternated by Iznik-style floral stems divided by various flowers, repeated on the exterior (rim chip)
33cm. diam.
Lot Essay
For a similar bowl cf. M. Rinaldi, Kraak Porcelain, A Moment in the History of Trade, p.163, pl.202
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