A Very Large 16th Century Ming Porcelain Bowl, Jiajing Period 1522 – 1566.
A very large 16th century Ming Porcelain Bowl, Jiajing Period 1522 – 1566. Painted in strong bright cobalt blue with archaic dragons among tendrils. The base with a seal-mark which can be translated as ‘Beautiful Vessel for the Rich and Honorable’.
SOLD
- Condition
- In very good condition, as with allot of Jiajing porcelain there are some firing faults : there is a firing crack on the rim from a small pieces of extra glaze, it measures 15mm to the exterior and 4mm to the interior. There are is some kiln grit to the exterior. The rim is extensively fritted.
- Size
- Diameter : 35.5 cm (14 inches) Height : 16.5 cm (6 1/2 inches)
- Provenance
- N/A
- Stock number
- 24929
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