Blue & White Kraak Porcelain Dish

Description

Blue and white Chinese export Kraak porcelain dish, for the European market, ca. late 17th century. The center depicting a bird perched before a large peony bloom, the rim with alternating panels of ribbon-tied auspicious objects and flowers. Kraak porcelain (so-called from the Dutch name for caracca, the Portuguese merchant ship) is defined by the paneled decoration which comprises the rim of this plate.

Provenance: Vanderven & Vanderven Oriental Art, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, 16 June 1985; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Diameter: 11 1/2 in.

Condition

There are no cracks or restorations. Minute frits to the rim throughout. There is one chip to the rim. Light wear to the footrim. Some light scuffs/scratches to the face of the plate consistent with light use.

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Blue & White Kraak Porcelain Dish

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Leo & Doris Hodroff Chinese Export Collection

Nov 12, 2026, 11:00 AM EST

St. Paul, MN, United States

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