VERY RARE CHINESE 'EGRET' MARKED KRAAK PORCELAIN, TWO SMALL BLUE AND WHITE DISHES, WANLI PERIOD (1573-1619).

The interiors painted with a basket of flowers and fruit, within a border of alternating birds and ruyi head clouds. The exterior featuring birds in branches. The base with an Egret mark. 8.5 cm diam. (2) Ref: The egret mark is known to be associated with higher quality Wanli period Kraak ware from specific single kilns at Jingdezhen, to have been produced around 1595 to 1615. These dishes could have been produced at the latter end. Provenance: Private collection, Japan.