California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 9, 2019  March 9, 2019

 Lot # 6042 
A MIRROR BLACK GLAZED WASHER    明萬曆 大型烏金釉筆洗


  • Dimension: Height: 5 1/2 in (14.0 cm) Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $600
  • Estimate To: $1200

The finely potted washer is of compressed globular form and raises on a ribbed unglazed base, the rounded body rises to inward-curving mouth rim, the exterior covered overall in mirror black tone glaze and stopping neatly above the foot ring. The base bears six character 'WANLI' mark. Ming Dynasty period.