Beschreibung:

A CHINESE CLOISONNE DISH WANLI MARK (1572-1620), AND OF THE PERIOD Of shallow form with raised cavetto and an everted horizontal rim with foliate edge, decorated to the interior with scrolling peonies in red, yellow, green and blue enamels against a turquoise ground, the rim with scrolling flowers against a red and white speckled ground, with a chased mallow flower to the interior centre in unenammeled bronze. The reverse with a six character mark for Wanli within a rectangle in red enamel against a dark green ground, surrounded by scrolling clouds. 3cm high, 20cm diameter Estimate $3,000-5,000 Condition: Wear from use. Lost gilding. Pitting to the enamels in places. Oxidation to the exposed bronze including the cloisonnes. No visible cracks, chips or repairs to the enamelwork. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Bid Live Online Request a condition report