Large Charger with Prancing Horse
Le-So Dynasty 15th-16th c. Vietnam
Diameter: 34.5 cm
A large porcelaineous stoneware charger with barbed rim and a central depiction of a prancing horse, head turned back, amongst three large and two small cloud motifs, all finely drawn in cobalt blue. A band of waves surrounds the center, and the cavetto is decorated with scrolling floral depictions. The flattened, barbed rim has closely drawn crossed-sword motifs. The back has ruyi petals around the sides, and an iron oxide brown wash under the unglazed foot rim.
Hoi An lot 5 Two largish chips repaired.
A similar piece published in “Hidden Treasures 2000 years of Vietnamese Ceramics” by Jochen May. 2000, Pl. 95
Condition: Two large chips repaired on rim.
Provenance:
Hoi An Shipwreck, Butterfield’s , 2000 lot #5
John R. Menke Collection
