Description:
Blue and White Bowl, China, possibly Late Ming/Transitional period, deep bowl resting on a short raised foot, decorated with roundels of auspicious fruit and flowers and bands of geometric pattern and double rings, ht. 2 7/8, dia. 5 5/8 in. Provenance: Matilde Wolff Collection since 1970, purchased from Marchant London; then by descent to the present owner. Estimate $800-1,000 numerous frittings around mouth rim, firing cracks, glazing flaws with pock marks, potting flaws and chips around foot ring, surface dirt particularly to the interior well, fine surface scratches. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
