Lot Essay
The dragon and phoenix together represent the emperor and empress and also represent conjugual bliss, while the crane is a symbol of longevity and also of high rank.
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WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)
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A RARE SMALL BLUE AND WHITE FOOTED JAR
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)
The slightly compressed bulbous body painted in inky blue with four five-clawed dragons leaping wildly amidst clouds and separated by phoenixes and cranes, all above detached clouds on the low spreading foot
5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) across, Japanese silver reticulated cover
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)
The slightly compressed bulbous body painted in inky blue with four five-clawed dragons leaping wildly amidst clouds and separated by phoenixes and cranes, all above detached clouds on the low spreading foot
5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) across, Japanese silver reticulated cover
Provenance
Marchant, London.
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