A Chinese blue&white wucai porcelain dragon pattern bowl

Ming dynasty, Jiajing period

9.8 cm H x 20.9 cm Diam

The colorful dragon-patterned bowl has a slight edge at the mouth, deep abdomen and circled feet, painted blue and white dragon pattern, and the dragon is vigorous. The fetus is compact, the enamel is rich, the colorful picture is beautiful and attractive, the color is different, and it can be regarded as a fine multicolored ware.

PROVENANCE:From The Estate of Garold G. Darty(1930-2019) of Bear, DE. Born in Townsend, DE on June 29, 1930, Garold was a life-long Delaware resident. He served in the U. S. Army National Guard from 1948 until 1954. He worked as a surveyor for Delaware Dept. of Transportation for 37 years, from 1954 until retiring in 1991. A devoted family man, he especially loved family gatherings and crab feasts. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, working in his yard, garden, and home. He was a faithful Phillies and NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed traveling and sight-seeing all across the country and accomplished his goal of visiting 48 of the 50 states. Bud was a member of The United Methodist Church, Georgetown, where he served as an usher and enjoyed the fellowship of his church family.

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