A wucai ‘flower and bird’ sweetmeat box, Wanli mark and of the period (1573-1620)

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Period Ming Dynasty Description The interior modelled with a central floral compartment encircled by six radiating sections, each painted fruiting trees issuing from rockwork, the exterior similarly decorated. Marked with a Wanli six-character reign mark within double circle in underglaze blue on the base. Dimensions D 20.9 cm Condition Report A darkened ca. 5 cm hairline and an old restorated smal crack at 6 o'clock position. The sharp edges in the interior with fritting. A dent on the exterior side at 2 o'clock position and a manufacturing irregularity under the glaze at the foot rim. Some surface wear throughout.

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