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Asian Art Auction | April 20, 2023

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 141

Nine Chinese Blue and Black Decorated Porcelain Crab Plates

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

dated first half of 20th century by Republic of the Philippine National Museum, Rizal Park, Manila, each with central Chinese character surrounded by four crabs, multiple borders, largest 1-1/4 x 7 in.

Exhibited at the Oklahoma Center for Science & Arts, Kirkpatrick Center, Oklahoma City, February 1983 and Republic of the Philippines Ministry of Education and Culture National Museum, Rizal Park, Manila, April 1980; see online copy of list of Cultural Properties Registered, 101-75, 101-77, 101-71, 101-72, 101-80, 101-76, 101-74; (accompanied by labels 101-80, 101-77, 101-75, 101-72, 10-76, 101-74)

Condition

discoloration, pinholes, crazing, anomalies (as made), fleabites to rim, wear to bases, areas of loss to glaze, adhesive residue, accretion, hairlines, one with engraved initials "SPJ"

Private Collection, Weaverville, North Carolina