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A Fine and Rare Blue-Glazed Dish Wanli Mark and Period
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the rounded sides rising from a straight foot, covered with a deep blue glaze stopping at the footrim, the white base incised with a six-character Wanli mark within a double-circle
Provenance
Collection of R. H. R. Palmer, no. 91.
Sotheby's London, 28th May 1968, lot 110.
Collection of E. T. Hall, no. 312.
Christie's London, 7th June 2004, lot 250.
Sotheby's London, 28th May 1968, lot 110.
Collection of E. T. Hall, no. 312.
Christie's London, 7th June 2004, lot 250.
Exhibited
Monochrome Porcelain of the Ming and Manchu Dynasties, Oriental Ceramic Society, London, 1948, cat. no. 46.
Condition
The dish is in very good condition with the exception of surface scratchings and minor glaze firing imperfections such as glaze pull, burst glaze bubbles etc. The distribution of blue glaze is slightly uneven to the central interior and exterior.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."