83
A WUCAI BOX AND COVER, China, Wanli (1572-1620) mark and period
d cm 18
Of circular form, the cover with a central circle panel with birds, flowers and rocks, all framed by a ground of red flowers against green foliage within an underglaze-blue double circle, the sides of the box and cover with colored floral patterns and birds, within underglaze blue reserved panels. Inside the box, it was divided into seven areas, probably served as a palette box. The box and cover with 'Da Ming Wan Li Nian Zhi' in underglaze blue six-character mark within a double circle.
Catalogue notes:
A similar rare wucai circular box and cover was sold from Christie's live auction 6547, IMPORTANT JAPANESE AND CHINESE ART FROM THE MANNO ART MUSEUM, London, 21 June 2001, Lot 83.
五彩花鸟纹盖盒，中国、明朝，万历时期（1572-1620）