ID 1007336
Lot 885 | A RARE LARGE WUCAI BEAKER VASE
Estimate value
$ 300 000 – 400 000
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1620)
The vase is boldly decorated on the central, bulbous section with four quatrefoil panels, each containing a five-clawed dragon amidst flames, reserved on a ground of stylized floral scroll, which is repeated on the neck and on the interior of the mouth rim. The tall foot is decorated with birds amidst fruiting trees. The broad bands of decoration are separated by various narrow decorative borders.
15 7/8 in. (40.4 cm.) high
Provenance
Private collection, Britain, and thence by descent within the family.
Marchant, London.
| Historical era: | Wanli period |
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| Auction house category: | All other types of objects, Vases and vessels |
| Historical era: | Wanli period |
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| Auction house category: | All other types of objects, Vases and vessels |
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