Ita J. Howe
Wan Li (1573-1619), Last Ming Emperor
Emperor
Wan Li closely supervised and strongly supported the production of
porcelain at Ching-te-Chen. The borders of bowls and plates were often
divided into radiating compartments. Kraak porcelain was typically
decorated with animal figures, such as ducks, deer, birds and insects.
The rim of Kraak porcelain was always divided into stylized lotus
petals, or filled in with sunflowers or tasseled cords, for example.
This beautiful porcelain derived its name from the Portuguese ships
that first brought porcelain from China to Europe in the late 17th
century.
 Wan Li plate, 8 1/4" diameter #8061 |
 Rare Wan Li plate with moulded edge, 7 1/2" diameter #9097 |
Wan Li charger, 8 1/8" diameter #8081 |
 Wan Li Charger, 14" diameter 1 of pair #10048A |
 Wan Li Bowl 5" tall 10063A |