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16th-century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White
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16th-century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White

16th century
For Sale by Artsonline
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16th-Century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White

Brief Description:

This is a superb Chinese blue-and-white porcelain charger, dating from the late 16th century during the Ming Dynasty, Wanli period (1573–1620).

The charger is decorated in the classic Kraak porcelain manner, with a central shaped medallion containing freely painted flowering branches and foliage, surrounded by a broad border divided into radiating panels. These alternate between stylised floral sprays, auspicious motifs and geometric ornament, all executed in varying tones of underglaze cobalt blue.

The reverse is also decorated in underglaze blue with characteristic loose circular and linear motifs around the underside of the rim. At the same time, the large unglazed foot shows the natural signs of considerable age and manufacture.

Note: There is a repair on the left side - see images:

Attributes:

Chinese blue-and-white porcelain

Kraak-style export porcelain

Ming Dynasty

Wanli Period, 1573–1620

Late 16th century

Condition:

Offered in an overall good, original condition.

There is an area that has been repaired - see images.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 2'' | 5 cm

Width: 12.2'' | 30.9 cm

Depth: 12.2'' | 30.9 cm

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*A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
30.9cm (12.17")
Depth
30.9cm (12.17")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240299
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Description
16th-Century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White

Brief Description:

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This is a superb Chinese blue-and-white porcelain charger, dating from the late 16th century during the Ming Dynasty, Wanli period (1573–1620).
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fig 1. A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim.
fig 1. 16th-century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White

The charger is decorated in the classic Kraak porcelain manner, with a central shaped medallion containing freely painted flowering branches and foliage, surrounded by a broad border divided into radiating panels. These alternate between stylised floral sprays, auspicious motifs and geometric ornament, all executed in varying tones of underglaze cobalt blue.

fig 2. A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim.
fig 2. 16th-century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White

The reverse is also decorated in underglaze blue with characteristic loose circular and linear motifs around the underside of the rim. At the same time, the large unglazed foot shows the natural signs of considerable age and manufacture.

fig 3. A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim.
fig 3. 16th-century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White

Note: There is a repair on the left side - see images:

Attributes:

Chinese blue-and-white porcelain

Kraak-style export porcelain

Ming Dynasty

Wanli Period, 1573–1620

Late 16th century

Condition:

Offered in an overall good, original condition.

fig 4. A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim.
fig 4. 16th-century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White

There is an area that has been repaired - see images.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 2'' | 5 cm

Width: 12.2'' | 30.9 cm

Depth: 12.2'' | 30.9 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 5. A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim.
fig 5. 16th-century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

fig 6. A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim.
fig 6. 16th-century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 7. A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim.
fig 7. 16th-century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome

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Secure-Payment-VPADeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-009086-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
30.9cm (12.17")
Depth
30.9cm (12.17")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240299
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Archive I A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim.

16th-century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White

Archive II A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim. View II
Archive III A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim. View III
Archive IV A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim. View IV
Archive V A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim. View V
Archive VI A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim. View VI
Archive VII A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim. View VII
Archive VIII A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim. View VIII
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Archive X A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim. View X
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A circular 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger decorated in cobalt blue underglaze featuring a central floral scene surrounded by a panelled foliate rim.
16th-Century Chinese Kraak Porcelain Charger – Wanli Period - Blue and White
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  • ObjectDecorative Dish
  • Period16th century
  • StyleMing Dynasty
  • MaterialPorcelain, Cobalt Glaze
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsFoliate rim, Paneled lappets, Central floral medallion, Cobalt underglaze
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 30.9 cm (12 in) x D 30.9 cm (12 in)

This 16th-century Chinese Kraak porcelain charger dates from the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and is finished in cobalt blue underglaze. The circular dish has a foliate rim and measures 5 cm high, 30.9 cm wide, and 30.9 cm deep. The design features a central shaped medallion with freely painted flowering branches and foliage, surrounded by a broad border divided into radiating panels that alternate between stylised floral sprays, auspicious motifs, and geometric ornament. The glaze displays varying tones of blue, and the piece shows a repair on the left side alongside natural signs of age on the unglazed foot. It serves as a decorative display dish suitable for placement on a sideboard top in an English country house interior.

FAQs

Kraak porcelain is a style of Chinese export blue-and-white ceramic produced during the late Ming Dynasty, particularly during the Wanli period (15731620). It was crafted primarily for European markets and is distinguished by radiating segmented panels around a central motif.

Kraak ware was constructed using kaolin porcelain clay, decorated with painted cobalt blue underglaze designs, and finished with a clear glaze before being high-fired in kilns.

Authentic pieces frequently exhibit characteristic features such as thin mould-moulded bodies, kiln grit adhesion on the foot rim, glaze flaking along the rim edge, and radial chatter marks on the reverse from wheel trimming.

A porcelain charger can be displayed on a brass stand atop a sideboard, incorporated into a symmetrical wall plaque display, or housed within a glass cabinet to add historical contrast to contemporary furnishings.

Clean porcelain gently using warm water and a mild non-abrasive soap with a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical solvents, scouring pads, and extreme thermal variation, ensuring wall mounts feature cushioned contact points.
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