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A FINE AND RARE SMALL 'WUCAI' BOWL WANLI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
the shallow rounded sides above a short slightly tapered foot, the exterior delicately painted with pairs of ducks between clusters of lotus flowers, the center of the interior further decorated with a medallion of four ruyi-heads encircling a coin motif, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark in underglaze blue
Condition
In good overall condition. There are a few enamel chips and glaze gaps. The interior is worn.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The image of pairs of ducks swimming amongst lotus flowers is a popular motif in Chinese art as it symbolizes the wish for many sons and a harmonious marriage. The present bowl is rare as this subject is more commonly depicted on dishes or vases. Compare, for instance, two examples in the collection of the Palace Museum, illustrated in Porcelains in Polychrome and Contrasting Colours. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Hong Kong, 1999, pp. 24-25, no. 22 and pp. 27-28, nos. 24 and 25.