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China, 16th to early 17th century. The large and very heavy vessel with Mullet, sole, bream and perch together are a symbol of ‘good descent,
gently flaring sides, skillfully painted around the exterior in a vibrant modest and honorable’. Also note the fine swastika, crane and ruyi band at
and inky cobalt-blue with mullet, sole, bream and perch swimming the rim, and the ‘running horse’ band around the base.
amidst lotus and various other aquatic reeds.
大型青花魚缸，明代
Provenance: Private European collection, by repute acquired in the 中國，十六至十七世紀早期。魚缸大而沉重，表面繪製青花魚藻紋。
1970s, and thence by descent in the same family.
condition: Old wear and extensive traces of use, some firing 來源：歐洲私人收藏，據說購於上世紀七十年代，自此同一家族保存至今。
品相：老磨損，明顯使用痕跡，一些此類器具常見的燒製瑕疵。總體品相良好。
irregularities typical for wares from this period. Overall excellent and 重量：15.2 公斤 (!)
estate fresh condition. 尺寸：直徑 42 厘米
Weight: 15.2 kg (!) estimate euR 2.000,-
Dimensions: Diameter 42 cm Starting price EUr 1.000,-

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