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 traditinoal dragon drawing & art work is strictly prohibit unless with court order. "Chilong" is a common dragon drawing on folk ware during Ming dynasty. There is a common mark of Wanli period fork ware mark at the base. Except for a tinny harline crack of 2.5cm. This is indeed a very beautiful & fine piece folk ware that hardly remain after 500 years and should be well preserved by serious collectors.