A set with two blue and white Tianqi dishes, 17th century.
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Kraak style petal-moulded deep dishes, decorated in underglaze blue with a single vase with flowers. Diameter 14 cm.
Fritting to rim, chips.
Provenance
From the Collection of a Swedish Connoisseur of Asian Works of Art. This is part of a collection, a collection that was assembled not only with great care, but also with a deep curiosity and passion for learning - a true academic collection. The collector has been actively buying and studying Chinese porcelain since the early 1970’s.
Exhibitions
To see other lots sold from this collection, see Bukowskis auction 0649. Lot no 951-967.
Literature
Krahl, Regina & Ayers, John, Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum, Vol II. Yuan/Ming; Compare dishes of this modell depicted on page 852.
Compare dishes of this style in the Peony Pavilion Collection Sale, Christies, London, 12 juni 1989.