Lot 1771

A Chinese kraak ware charger decorated in underglaze blue, centrally depicting birds on rockwork amidst flowers, the rimwith cartouches of sunflowers alternated by precious objects, all separated by ribbons, label No. 96a referring to the 1882 inventory. A similar example in Maura Rinaldi, 'Kraak Porcelain - A moment in the history of trade', London, Bamboo Publishing, 1989, Page 106. China, Wanli period (1573-1619) -D. 28,5 cm, usual rim fritting-