Group of three Chinese early Ming or Yuan porcelain footed dishes or bowl, possibly shipwreck. Blue and white painted decoration; two with Kangxi marks along the underside.
Height ranges from 2 1/4 in to 2 1/2 in; diameter ranges from 3 1/2 in to 5 1/2 in. The items are in fair condition with no cracks, losses, or chips that affects the overall work. All three items have wear throughout. The cup has firing flaws throughout, particularly to the interior; the glazing peeled off along the rim; along the footrim, there is a chip that measures 1/4 inch; to the side of the interior, there is a star-shaped crack. The smaller bowl has an area of firing flaw along the interior; there are two minute chips to the rim; it has several natural lines throughout; along the underside and the footrim, there is an area with residue. The bigger bowl has firing flaws along the interior and the exterior; there is an uneven surface to the rim; there is a crack to the glazing, which measures 2 inches; along the exterior, there are several uneven surfaces, possibly firing flaws; the surface of the footrim is not smooth; towards the footrim, there is a minute loss to the glaze. All items have wear to the footrim, consistent with age and use. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.