16th-century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White

16th-Century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White Brief Description: This is a superb Chinese blue-and-white porcelain charger, dating from the late 16th century during the Ming Dynasty, Wanli period (1573–1620). The charger is decorated in the classic Kraak porcelain manner, with a central shaped medallion containing freely painted flowering branches and foliage, surrounded by a broad border divided into radiating panels. These alternate between stylised floral sprays, auspicious motifs and geometric ornament, all executed in varying tones of underglaze cobalt blue. The reverse is also decorated in underglaze blue with characteristic loose circular and linear motifs around the underside of the rim. At the same time, the large unglazed foot shows the natural signs of considerable age and manufacture. Note: There is a repair on the left side - see images: Attributes: Chinese blue-and-white porcelain Kraak-style export porcelain Ming Dynasty Wanli Period, 1573–1620 Late 16th century Condition: Offered in an overall good, original condition. There is an area that has been repaired - see images. Overall Measurements: INCHES & CENTIMETRES Height: 2'' | 5 cm Width: 12.2'' | 30.9 cm Depth: 12.2'' | 30.9 cm ^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^ *A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece* Delivery Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell. We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition. For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days. Returns Policy Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy (excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging). Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome Image result for payments accepted logos Secure-Payment-Vpadeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-009086-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card