Lot Essay
For similar examples see M. Rinaldi, Kraak Porcelain-A Moment in the History of Trade, London, 1989, p. 182-183
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WANLI
Details
A blue and white 'kraak porselein' wine-pot and cover
Wanli
The globular sides painted with six vertical panels enclosing camellia and peonies below a key-fret pattern border enriched with cartouches of flowers, the shoulder applied with an upright handle, S-shaped spout, some minor glaze frittings
21 cm. high
Wanli
The globular sides painted with six vertical panels enclosing camellia and peonies below a key-fret pattern border enriched with cartouches of flowers, the shoulder applied with an upright handle, S-shaped spout, some minor glaze frittings
21 cm. high
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