Porcelain, China.

Elegantly balanced form with a beautiful, deep blue glaze both inside and outside, the whitish lip highlighted. Curved walls, straight foot and on the white bottom of the bowl the retrospective label Da Ming Wanli nian zhi ? ? ? ? ? ? within two concentric circles. Perfect condition.

Expertise: Wolfmar Zacken


Raymond Burleson worked in the early 80´s in the editorial office of an art magazine in Den Haag, when his growing interest in art also flourished. Subsequently active in international art trade, he specialized in early European art beginning with 15th cent., painting of 17th-19th cent., as well as occasionally also in Asian art. He was active in Europe, as also in America and Asia. Over the years, he became increasingly interested in Chinese porcelain and started to create a collection from 1980 to 1990 with objects of the 19th and 20th centuries, also snuffbottles, little bottles for snuff tobacco. He acquired at a time when one could still affordably buy and choose from the greatest selection. His collection offers today the possibility of learning to appreciate the quality of best latest porcelain designed in the tradition of past periods (often carrying the corrresponding period terms such as Kangxi, Qianlong etc.), as their actual and often astounding quality was truly equitable. Burleson built up a collection over the years of several hundred of the most beautiful porcelain pieces, which now due to his age are gradually being sold.


Provenance: From the collection of Raymond Burleson, The Netherlands

Dimensions: HEIGHT 12 CM, DIAMETER 25,2 CM