Wanli Period (1573-1620)

Wucai Hexalobed Dragon Basin (Kotoriyon Hōumonben), Ming Dynasty, Wanli period (1573-1620), Jingdezhen kiln. High 8.8 cm, caliber 39 cm, bottom diameter 24 cm. Donation of Yoshikawa Tesuke, TG909 © 2004-2017 Tokyo National Museum. In heavy machinery form, dense texture, pattern composition that can be said to be prosperous, five-color magnetic style of late calendar year appears frequently. Because the glaze and womb quality has declined, it is also a feature of Akira's porcelain that the glaze of the ridge part is turned... [Lire la suite]

Lot 144. An aubergine and turquoise-glazed fahua-type baluster vase, Wanli period (1573-1620), 46.2cm (18 1/4in) high. Estimate £6,000 - 8,000 (€7,100 - 9,500). Photo: Bonhams. Of elegant baluster form, flanked by a pair of handles moulded in the form of feathery peony flowers and leaves, the bulbous body decorated with large chrysanthemums and leaves enamelled in turquoise and white on a lustrous purple-aubergine ground. Provenance: Lady Ward, possibly Irene Mary Bewick, Baroness Ward of Tyneside (1895-1980),... [Lire la suite]

Lot 195. A large qiangjin and tianqi-decorated lacquer rectangular ‘dragon’ box and cover, Wanli period (1573-1620), 23 in. (58.5 cm.) wide, box. Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 300,000 (USD 25,854 - USD 38,781). Price realised HKD 275,000 (USD 35,549) © Christie’s Images Limited 2017. The cover has canted corners and is finely decorated in qiangjin andtianqi on the flat top with two five-clawed dragons contesting a flaming pearl, surrounded by breaking waves crashing againt moutain... [Lire la suite]

Lot 459. A Kraak blue and white kendi, Ming Dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1620), 18cm., 7 1/8 in. Estimate 700 £GB - 1 000 £GB. Lot sold 875 £GB. Photo: Sotheby's. the compressed globular body rising from a short foot to a tall flaring neck with garlic mouth, set to the shoulder with a mamiform spout, brightly painted around the exterior in rich shades of cobalt-blue with panels of flowers. Sotheby's. Two Great Scottish Collections: Property from the Forbeses of Pitsligo and the Marquesses of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 461. A Kraak blue and white kendi, Ming Dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1620), 20cm., 7 7/8 in. Estimate 700 £GB - 1 000 £GB. Lot sold 1,063 £GB. Photo: Sotheby's. the compressed globular body rising from a short foot to a tall flaring neck with garlic mouth, set to the shoulder with a mamiform spout, brightly painted around the exterior in rich shades of cobalt-blue with panels of flowers. Sotheby's. Two Great Scottish Collections: Property from the Forbeses of Pitsligo and the Marquesses of Lothian,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 94. A Chinese porcelain box, Ming dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1620). Estimation : 350 € / 500 €. Courtesy Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa FaGummed body with scalloped rim. Blue under glaze decoration with cartouches depicting flowers and birds (hairline and small chips) - 6,5x11,5 cm Antiquités et Œuvres d’Art, Argenterie et Bijoux chez Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa, le 21 Février 2017 à 21h00

Lot 93. A Chinese Kraak porcelain bowl, Ming dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1620). Estimation : 350 € / 500 €. Courtesy Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa FaGummed body with scalloped rim. Blue under glaze decoration with cartouches depicting flowers and birds (hairline and small chips) - 6,5x11,5 cm Antiquités et Œuvres d’Art, Argenterie et Bijoux chez Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa, le 21 Février 2017 à 21h00

Lot 92. A Chinese porcelain bottle, Ming dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1620). Estimation : 300 € / 400 €. Courtesy Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa Faceted body with blue decoration depicting floral motifs  (truncated spout). Height: 16 cm Antiquités et Œuvres d’Art, Argenterie et Bijoux chez Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa, le 21 Février 2017 à 21h00

Lot 80. A Chinese porcelain scalloped plate, Ming Dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1620). Estimation : 400 € / 600 €. Courtesy Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa Blue under glaze decoration depicting landscape with deers (small chip)  - Diam.: 21 cm Antiquités et Œuvres d’Art, Argenterie et Bijoux chez Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa, le 21 Février 2017 à 21h00

Lot 86. A Chinese porcelain plate, Ming dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1620). Estimation : 2 200 € / 3 000 €. Courtesy Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa Blue decoration depicting stylized animal at the centre. Sides with clouds and herons, tab with objects and fruits. Back with medallions and floral friezes. Marked at the base, (broken). Diam.: 30 cm Antiquités et Œuvres d’Art, Argenterie et Bijoux chez Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa, le 21 Février 2017 à 21h00