Kraak bottle vase
10 September 2020
Description

Chinese blue and white kraak bottle vase of the Ming Dynasty., likely Wanli period. The vase is about 27.5 cm in height without any cracks.

Provenance

Unknown

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 15 minutes
By Delia
Sep 10, 18:04 UTC
Fair Market Value
£600 - £900 GBP
Insurance Value $0 GBP
What does this mean?

Hi Salman,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Are there any marks on the bottom of this vase? If so, can you please take and upload a photo?

Many thanks,
Delia

Salman zaidi Sep 10, 18:13 UTC

I just had a look at the bottom. I can't see any marks. I have taken 2 photos. Will upload them now.

Delia Sep 10, 23:20 UTC

Thanks very much, Salman,
Without any marks, it's difficult to say with complete assurance as to age, however, this certainly does look like it's from the Wanli period (late 16th/early 17th Century). Many on the market have silver mounts, which yours does not have and which keeps the value down a little.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A blue and white 'Kraak' porcelain bottle vase
attributed to the Wanli period (late 16th/early 17th Century)
The lobed hexagonal body vibrantly painted with panels enclosing birds and foliage, the tapering neck with ruyi-head bands and bejewelled swag motifs, lacking metal mounts, unmarked
27/5 cm high
PROVENANCE: inherited
£600-900*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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