Two blue white kendi Ming dynasty, Wanli period
(2)Estimate $1,500 – $2,500
one decorated with a figure seated in a lakeside garden; the other with alternating panels of prancing horses and floral sprigs
(2)
20.5 cm high; 19 cm high
- Lot Sold $1,500 (Hammer Price)
- $1,830 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
One Kendi - small areas where glaze not adhered on the shoulders. Slight bubble pits around the mouth rim. Some chips to footrim. The spout opening slightly irregular in shape. The other kendi - a hairline crack running under the edge of the mouth knop approx 4cm. The spout with three small hairline cracks running from the rim approx 1cm. Some bubble pits around the edge of the mouth knop. Some chipping to footrim.
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Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |