Exquisite Elegance: Asian Art, Jewelry, & Silver
Tue, Nov 14, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 28
Rare Chinese Wanli Porcelain Blue & White Wine Pot
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $25,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
| $10,000,000 | $100,000 |
Chinese Wanli period (1573-1619) porcelain blue and white wine pot with cover. Rare and unusual, the wine pot is decorated along the sides with four cartouches, each depicting a man and attendant in unique settings. The cartouches are separated by a key fret pattern. The shoulder and foot are painted with bands of lotus petals and geometric designs. With two U-shaped metal handles along the shoulder. The cover is surmounted by an unglazed finial pierced with a cash motif. With a marked wooden box.
Provenance: Private Japanese Collection, acquired before 1940; Christie's Hong Kong, November 27, 2013, Lot 3517; Private Collection; Christie's New York, "Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art," Sale 16320, March 22, 2019, Lot 1632; Private California Collection.
Height: 7 1/2 in x width: 8 in x depth: 6 1/2 in.
The teapot appears to be in overall good condition with no major chips, cracks, losses, or repairs. There is fritting and minute glaze gaps along the edge of the cover, the mouth rim, and the spout. There is a polished kiln grit to the base. Small firing or glaze flaws throughout. Light wear throughout. Discoloration and some corrosion to the metal handles. Wear to the box.
Provenance: Private Japanese Collection, acquired before 1940; Christie's Hong Kong, November 27, 2013, Lot 3517; Private Collection; Christie's New York, "Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art," Sale 16320, March 22, 2019, Lot 1632; Private California Collection.
Height: 7 1/2 in x width: 8 in x depth: 6 1/2 in.
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