Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th c Ming Period Porcelain Fisherman
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Condition Report: Overall Condition A ( Very good) Rimfritting, 146mm.
Dating to the 17th century. Very nicely decorated kaiseki serving plate with a scene of a rustic fisherman standing on a river bank. A tall woven basket on his back to prevent his catch from escaping. The fisherman would have appealed to rich businessman enjoying a tea ceremony, suggesting the possibility of escaping from city life to the delights of a country existence and the companionship of natural ill-favoured peasants.
21-3-19-1-13
For a similar piece see: Christies, The Peony Pavillion COllection Lot 344
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