Lot 1777

A Chinese kraak ware bowl, so-called 'klapmuts', decorated in underglaze blue depicting a bird perched on rockwork and surrounded by flowers. Illegible label to the base for the 1882 inventory. Literature: Maura Rinaldi, 'Kraak Porcelain - a moment in the history of trade', London, Bamboo Publishing, 1989, Page 130. Group V. China, Wanli period, ca. 1610-1620 -H. 4,5 cm, D. 14,7 cm, piece missing from the rim and related hairline crack-