‘Kraak Porcelain’ Jar in Blue and White, China, Wanli six-character mark in a double-circle on the underside and period (1573-1619). Photo courtesy Auctionata

Glazed blue and white porcelain. Ovoid form. Freely painted with a continuous landscape of scholars and boys. The shoulders with lappets of floral sprigs. New fitted brocade box. Dimensions 11 x 14 cm. Good condition. Estimation : 2 400 € / 3 000 €

Provenance: Private collection

Richly decorated vase with accentuated shoulder and a narrow neck

This so-called ‘Kraak porcelain’ vase was made during the Chinese Wanli period (1573-1619) and is richly decorated with motives in underglaze blue. A round foot rim carries the ovoid body, which forms a pronounced shoulder with a short neck.
The interior and the base are glazed in white. Scholars and boys in a continuous landscape adorned the entire wall in a fine freely painted blue. Lappets of floral sprigs and a scale pattern also can be found on the shoulder.
The Wanli six-character mark is visible in a double-circle in the center of the base and the vase comes in new fitted brocade box. 

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