Property from an English Private Collection, lots 195-200 inclusiveA group of 'Kraak' waresEarly 17th centuryComprising: a small bowl painted with floral medallions separated by rows of beaded jewellery, the centre with a solitary bird perched on a rock; three 'klapmut' bowls, Wanli; and a pair of conical blue and white bowls painted with narrative scenes to the exterior and floral designs to the interior, Yongle four-character marks, 17th century. The crow cup: 12cm (4 3/4in) diam. (6).注脚ProvenanceThe crow cup: Purchased from Bluett & Sons ltd. on 2 February 1968 (receipt).Compare the Yongle-marked, 17th century, conical blue-and white bowls with a pair in the British Museum, J. Harrison-Hall, Ming Ceramics in the British Museum, London, 2001, no. 12:38-12:39.