12th Mar, 2019 10:00 EST
Asian Arts
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A pair of Chinese small blue and white porcelain "Crab and Fish" dishes
Ming dynasty, Jiajing-Wanli period
Each decorated in rich cobalt blue with four fish, centered by a crab, among water weeds, both with blue seal mark to underside.
Dia: 5 7/8 in., 14.8 cm
Provenance: Bramblewood, Ita J. Howe, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Property of a Virginia Collection, acquired from the above, January 21, 2002
Sold for $2,000
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,000
Each decorated in rich cobalt blue with four fish, centered by a crab, among water weeds, both with blue seal mark to underside.
Provenance: Bramblewood, Ita J. Howe, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Property of a Virginia Collection, acquired from the above, January 21, 2002
