Small Wucai Famille Verte Bowl

Description:

Small Wucai Famille Verte Bowl, China, Transitional period, low bowl-shape with flanged rim, decorated with a boy holding a lotus stalk in the well, three floral sprays around the cavetto, and an enameled red line encircling the exterior, a crane mark in underglaze blue on the base, ht. 1 3/4, dia. 5 5/8 in.
Estimate $400-600

a 2 inch hairline crack running from a chip to rim, numerous repaired chips to rim, glazing flaws with bumps due to clay impurities and pockmarks, age wear and tear with some surface scratches and stains, two old strickers on base.


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