FINE CHINESE KRAAK BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN CHARGER,Jindezhen, Ming Dynasty, Wanli period, circa 1610-1620. For a similar border see Maura Rinald. "Kraak Porcelain" III, p. 103 pl. 92.: "Jindezhen, circa 1610-20, border VII.2. Dish of superb quality, painted in deep blue. The panels on the flat rim have large flower sprays and symbols. The underside is typical of border VII.2. The base is large and unglazed." - 20 in. diam. Estimate $4,000-6,000
PROVENANCE: Acquired from Philip Suval, Inc. in 1992
It has some minor fritting chips of the glaze on the rim upper right. Otherwise in very good condition. Spectacular painting and size.
