A RARE BLUE AND WHITE MOLDED 'LOTUS' DISH.
| Höchstes Gebot | 220 000 SEK |
|---|---|
| Klubbas | Vollendet |
| Hus | Stockholms Auktionsverk Nybrogatan 32 |
| Föremålet har klubbats. | |
A RARE BLUE AND WHITE MOLDED 'LOTUS' DISH, molded as an open lotus flower raised on a short, narrow foot, painted in underglaze blue on the interior with a Tibetan character encircled by ruyi heads, from which radiate two rows of lotus petals, the outer row enclosing spiral motifs, the upper tier of petals is painted on the exterior with alternating Tibetan characters and floral sprays above a row of projecting petal tips detailed with blue lines, Wanli mark and of the period (1573-1619), diameter c. 19 cm.
PROVENANCE: A private collection from Southern Sweden. Purchased during the second half of the 20th century.
Examined with UV-light. One petal with repair c. 3 x 1 cm. Wear and firing defects. Several petals with loss of glaze at the top. Please contact elisabet.fellbom@auktionsverket.se for more information.
