A RARE BLUE AND WHITE 'BOYS' DISH, WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)

A RARE BLUE AND WHITE 'BOYS' DISH
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)
The dish is decorated to the centre with three boys bathing in a large tub and three further boys playing in a fenced garden beside a pine tree, one fishing with a large rod, all enclosed by two pairs of confronted five-clawed dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl to the rim. The exterior is decorated within a border of six leafy branches, including pomegranate, persimmon and peaches.
7 in.(17.8 cm.) diam.

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Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF ALBERT AND LEONIE VAN DAALEN, SWITZERLAND