Late 16th-Century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - For TLC

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. Despite its damaged condition, this remains an extremely attractive early Chinese porcelain charger with a wonderfully strong decorative presence. Importantly, the three small sections which have become detached are present with the piece, making it an excellent candidate for sympathetic professional restoration. Attributes: Chinese blue-and-white porcelain Kraak-style export porcelain Ming Dynasty Wanli Period, 1573–1620 Late 16th century Condition: This charger is being offered specifically as a restoration / TLC piece. There is an area of loss to the lower rim, with three small broken sections retained and supplied with the charger, as clearly illustrated in our photographs. 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