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Chinese Kraak Porcelain Dish, C. 1580, Wanli Period.
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Chinese Kraak Porcelain Dish, C. 1580, Wanli Period.

16th century
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Chinese porcelain ‘Kraak’ dish, Wanli Period, c. 1580. The barbed rimmed dish, painted to the centre in underglaze blue, with a scene of ducks on a river.

The broad border with lightly moulded panels, painted with panels of birds, alternating with panels of flowering plants, divided by thinner panels containing a Buddhistic emblem, on a stylised wave ground.

Painted to the reverse with panels of ruyi head symbols, and sprigs of flowers, around an unglazed footrim.

Diameter – 29.5 cm, 11 5/8”.

Conditions – Crack to rim, please see images for detail.

Declaration

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Wanli Kraak Porcelain Dish to the 16th Century.

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Description
Chinese porcelain ‘Kraak’ dish, Wanli Period, c. 1580. The barbed rimmed dish, painted to the centre in underglaze blue, with a scene of ducks on a river.

The broad border with lightly moulded panels, painted with panels of birds, alternating with panels of flowering plants, divided by thinner panels containing a Buddhistic emblem, on a stylised wave ground.

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Painted to the reverse with panels of ruyi head symbols, and sprigs of flowers, around an unglazed footrim.
Philip Carrol Antiques

Diameter – 29.5 cm, 11 5/8”.

Conditions – Crack to rim, please see images for detail.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Wanli Kraak Porcelain Dish to the 16th Century.

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Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
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Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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An antique Chinese Kraak porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue decoration, a central roundel with waterfowl, and a lobed border with radiating panels.
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Archive I An antique Chinese Kraak porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue decoration, a central roundel with waterfowl, and a lobed border with radiating panels.

Chinese Kraak Porcelain Dish, C. 1580, Wanli Period.

Archive II An antique Chinese Kraak porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue decoration, a central roundel with waterfowl, and a lobed border with radiating panels. View II
Archive III An antique Chinese Kraak porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue decoration, a central roundel with waterfowl, and a lobed border with radiating panels. View III
Archive IV An antique Chinese Kraak porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue decoration, a central roundel with waterfowl, and a lobed border with radiating panels. View IV
Archive V An antique Chinese Kraak porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue decoration, a central roundel with waterfowl, and a lobed border with radiating panels. View V
Archive VI An antique Chinese Kraak porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue decoration, a central roundel with waterfowl, and a lobed border with radiating panels. View VI
Archive VII An antique Chinese Kraak porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue decoration, a central roundel with waterfowl, and a lobed border with radiating panels. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Chinese Kraak porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue decoration, a central roundel with waterfowl, and a lobed border with radiating panels. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Chinese Kraak porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue decoration, a central roundel with waterfowl, and a lobed border with radiating panels. View IX
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An antique Chinese Kraak porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue decoration, a central roundel with waterfowl, and a lobed border with radiating panels.
Chinese Kraak porcelain dish, c. 1580, Wanli Period.
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An antique Chinese Kraak porcelain dish featuring underglaze cobalt blue decoration, a central roundel with waterfowl, and a lobed border with radiating panels.
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  • ObjectDecorative Plates & Chargers
  • Period16th century
  • StyleMing Dynasty
  • MaterialPorcelain, Cobalt
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsLobed rim, Radiating border panels, Underglaze cobalt waterfowl, Central circular roundel

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Kraak porcelain is a style of Chinese export ceramics manufactured during the late Ming dynasty, specifically during the Wanli reign from 1573 to 1620. Characterised by underglaze cobalt blue decoration and segmented panelled borders, it was produced for European and Asian maritime trade markets.

Kraak ware was crafted from natural kaolin clay and painted using cobalt oxide before application of a clear glaze and high-temperature kiln firing. The items were potted with thin walls, featuring moulded radiating rim panels and unglazed foot rims that frequently carry kiln grit.

Authentic pieces typically feature thin potting, radiating panel border designs surrounding a central scene, and characteristic rim flaking known as fritting. The underside often displays chatter marks from turning, along with grit adhering to the unglazed foot rim.

These historical ceramics function as striking focal points when positioned on dark wood sideboards, set within display cabinets, or secured with wall mounts. The contrast of the cobalt blue motifs complements traditional wooden furniture as well as minimalist contemporary settings.

Clean historical ceramics by hand using lukewarm water and a gentle liquid soap, avoiding chemical cleansers or abrasive sponges. Ensure plate stands or display mounts feature padded armatures to protect the thin, lobed edges from chipping.
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