Author: --

Size: L30cm

Signed and dated: Wanli period，（1563-1622 AD）

Estimate:

Final Price: RMB 100,000

Wanli Six-Character Mark
PROVENANCE
• An Important Japanese Collection

of long rectangular form with slightly flared sides rising to an everted rim with indented corners，supported on a low foot of conforming shape reinforced by two horizontal bars of clay，the interior divided into two sections by a thin crenulated wall shaped to hold two brushes，painted on either side of the wall with waves，vividly decorated in shades of soft cobalt under a smoky glaze，the larger section with a five-clawed dragon chasing a pearl opposite a long-tailed phoenix among clouds and flames，above steep stylized rocks washed by tumultuous waves，between a dragon striding in pursuit of a pearl opposite a long-tailed phoenix among clouds on the inner walls，