A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON CHARGER WANLI PERIOD (1572-1620)
Decorated with a winged dragon amidst scrolling clouds to the center, with flying cranes and clouds to the cavetto. Four character mark to the base.
The De Voogd Collection
7cm high, 35cm diameter
Condition Report Condition:
one chip to the rim, multiple firing flaws including small firing fissures, glaze sticks and pin holes and blow outs. Kiln grit adhering to footrim. Wear to glaze throughout particularly stacking wear to the centre and rim. Approximately 1540 gms weight. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.