B&W Dragon Bowl-Wanli

An excellent piece of Ming Dynasty, Wanli period (AD1573-1620) with vivid cobalt blue bowl decorated of two "Chilong" at the external wall. Another flying Chilong appeared in the centra of bowl. During Ming dynasty, dragon became the most respectful mytical beast and also a symbolic of Emperor court. Therefore, the traditional dragon drawing & art work is strictly prohibited unless with court order.

Chilong is a common dragon drawing on folk ware during Ming dynasty. There is a common Wanli period folk ware mark at the base. High glossy glaze remain. Except a small star shape firing crack at the base and tiny glaze chip at foot rim, it was almost in excellent condition. No other chi, hairline and restored. This is indeed a very beautiful & fine piece folk ware that hardly remain after 500 years and should be well preserved by serious collectors.