Dear Bernard,

You have a modern copy of a Wanli vessel made in China. The colour, bottom, painting and wear are different from what I want to see on a Wanli / Ming period piece. Its a decorative pot made in the way of Wanli but its really much later made ( late 20th century I believe ) Its of course possible the previous owner bought it later in life and miscalculated the piece.. I'm sorry to tell you the bad news and I hope you still love the pot for what it is a nice decorative, hand painted porcelain pot in the tradition of the Wanli ateliers in early 17th century.