Lot Essay
A similar box was sold in these rooms, 'Asian Art', 31 October 2006, lot 261.
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WANLI SIX CHARACTER MARK IN A LINE IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE RECTANGLE AND OF THE PERIOD
Details
A wucai rectangular box
Wanli six character mark in a line in underglaze blue within a double rectangle and of the period
The rectangular box divided in eight square compartments and surmounted on a stepped pedestal base, the exterior painted with flowering plants issuing from rockwork above a scroll and ruyi-lappet border around the base, cover missing, restorations, frits
22.2 x 13.5 cm.
Wanli six character mark in a line in underglaze blue within a double rectangle and of the period
The rectangular box divided in eight square compartments and surmounted on a stepped pedestal base, the exterior painted with flowering plants issuing from rockwork above a scroll and ruyi-lappet border around the base, cover missing, restorations, frits
22.2 x 13.5 cm.
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