Unusual Antique 16C Chinese Porcelain Cranes China Bowl Old Marked

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Condition Report: Overall Condition Small filled chip and fritting to both rims. Firing flaw in base. Size 139x49mm DiameterxHeight

A very nicely decorated bowl on high foot. Marked at the base. Jiajing / Wanli period.

Cranes in flight as central scene.

Crane

The graceful crane is a common emblem in paintings. The five birds: crane, phoenix, mandarin duck, heron and wagtail represent the five Confucian relationships; in this case the crane stands for the key deference of son to father. Two cranes flying towards the sun represent ambition. A crane among clouds represent nobility; a pair of cranes represent a wish for long married life while a crane in pine trees a wish for a long life together.
Emblem of rank: Civil Official 1st rank.

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