Antique Chinese Porcelain Late Ming or Transitional Plate Fisherman Turtle
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Condition Report: Overall Condition A (Good); Rimfritting and 1 small firing flaw. 160mm
Description
A Blue & White Ko-sometsuke plate with a Fisherman trying to catch a turtle. very unusual Ko-Sometsuke plate! Catching a Turttle which was well known to live for a very long time, has the suggestion of bestowing longevity on the users of this plate. The fishermans coars country face would have appealed to rich businessmen enjoying a tea ceremonie. Suggesting the possibility of escaping from city life to the deliughts of a country existence and the companionship of natural ill-favoured peasants.
For a similar plate see: Christies – The Peony PAvillion Colelction page 64
2-5-19-1-4
Additional Information
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| Condition Report | Overall Condition A (Good); Rimfritting and 1 small firing flaw. 160mm |
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