A large Chinese blue and white "Kraak" porcelain
A large Chinese blue and white "Kraak" porcelain charger 克拉克瓷青花大盘 17th century 十七世纪
Decorated to its center with a basket of chrysanthemums, the sloped cavetto with reserves depicting flowers and various objects, interspersed with patterned grounds; the underside of the rim with reserves of symbols.
(H: 3 3/4, Dia: 20 1/2 in.)
Qty: (1)
Property formerly in the collection of Harry J. Haon II (1901-1989), thence by descent
Haon was employed by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, and was promoted in 1954 to the Foreign Relations Department as Manager of the European Office, London, England, until his retirement in 1962. Mr. Haon continued to live part-time in London into the late 1970s. It is believed that many of the Asian arts in his collection were acquired during this time in London.
Condition report:
Scattered surface soiling, abrasions and associated losses to rim, scattered light surface scratches, the underside with a few small firing flaws, approx. 4 in. hairline to interior of rim with associated flaking to glaze.
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A large Chinese blue and white "Kraak" porcelain charger 克拉克瓷青花大盘 17th century 十七世纪
Decorated to its center with a basket of chrysanthemums, the sloped cavetto with reserves depicting flowers and various objects, interspersed with patterned grounds; the underside of the rim with reserves of symbols.
(H: 3 3/4, Dia: 20 1/2 in.)
Qty: (1)
Property formerly in the collection of Harry J. Haon II (1901-1989), thence by descent
Haon was employed by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, and was promoted in 1954 to the Foreign Relations Department as Manager of the European Office, London, England, until his retirement in 1962. Mr. Haon continued to live part-time in London into the late 1970s. It is believed that many of the Asian arts in his collection were acquired during this time in London.
Condition report:
Scattered surface soiling, abrasions and associated losses to rim, scattered light surface scratches, the underside with a few small firing flaws, approx. 4 in. hairline to interior of rim with associated flaking to glaze.