M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES
 

GOOD PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT KRAAK PORCELAIN DISHES 
Ming Dynasty, Wan Li, c1600

 

 

 

 

Each well painted with the ducks-in-a-pond motif, showing three ducks (or cormorants) amidst lotus

and other foliage within a deep well, the shaped rims with diapering reserved with

panels of flowerheads, the reverse with floral sprays.

 

Note: Mandarin ducks are symbolic of marital happiness and faithfulness, as they mate for life. 

A pair of ducks is the marriage symbol and emblematic of felicity.

 

Condition: both with typical very small rim frits appropriate to the period, one dish with glaze

 inconsistency in the center base by flying bird, typical small scattered iron spots, no cracks or repairs

 

5 1/2'” Diameter

 

SOLD

 

We welcome and encourage all inquiries.  We will make every attempt to answer any questions you might have.

 

#5271

 

 

For information, call (901) 761-1163 or (901) 683-4668 or email mfcreech@bellsouth.net 

 

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