Lot 253 , A Chinese Ming blue and white fish bowl, 16th century and a pair of Kangxi leaping carp plates, diameter 15 and 16cm, some damage

A Chinese Ming blue and white 'fish' bowl, 16th century and a pair of Kangxi leaping carp plates, the bowl painted with fish amid weed and shells, ribbon-tied object mark, the plates with a carp leaping toward a dragon, seal mark to base, diameter 15 and 16cm, some damage
Estimate £300-500

The bowl has a large crack extending across one side, afew tiny glaze chips to the rim, a large shallow chip and a crack to the outside of the foot. One plate has two rim chips and a crack to the border. The second plate has a few small splinter chips to the glaze on the rim, otherwise in reasonable condition.


Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.

Sold for £300