Lot 825 , Two small Chinese Kraak blue and white barbed rim bowls, early 17th century, 14.5 and 15cm, one cracked

Two small Chinese Kraak blue and white barbed rim bowls, early 17th century, each painted with a bird amid rockwork within taotie mask borders, 14.5 and 15cm, one cracked
Estimate £200-300

The more brightly blue coloured bowl has a hairline crack extending from the rim across most of the cavetto, a later pierced hole in the foot and typical with encrustation / fritting around the foot.
The second bowl is in good condition with only minor scratching to the glaze.


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