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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