Chinese Ming Wanli Wucai porcelain bowl. With simply gently rounded side emerging steeply to a slightly everted rim, raised on concave footed ring base, with a double blue fine ring on the foot base rim. The exterior delicately decorated in opaque Wucai color hand painting, opaque colors around the exterior, between the filling motif of figurines and horse traverse within the landscape. The form of a horse (ma) referred to as MaShang Feng Hou. The horse (ma) is one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac and symbolizes speed, power, and perseverance. The horse is usually depicted as the bearer of good things, may you immediately be appointed a high ranking position. The composition is sophisticated and the colors are a feast for the eye.Mark on the countersunk base, a vertical six underglazed blue script characters reign mark, enclosed within double fine rings, Made in The Years of Wanli Reign Period of Great Ming Dynasty. Measurements: Height: 2 3/8" Diameter: 4 7/8" PROVENANCE: From the collections of Dan Peters (1946 - Present), of South Atlanta-Georgia, private collector.A retired engineer and Christian School Administrator, has had the heart of a missionary to serve in many foreign countries aiding in building orphanages and hospitals in Russia, Romania, Ukraine, and other Asian countries. His present work is in Lima Peru. There he is using his talents to help develop safe drinking water and establish sanitary conditions inside the hospital. He is the parent to 16 children most of which are adopted from various countries. His worldwide travels have allowed him to enjoy the ability to collect treasures, some of his collection will be sold at auction to help raise funds for his ongoing work in Peru. The collections of Mr. Dan Peters are presented and offered up for auction. ON DAY-1: From Lot-61 through Lot-85. ON DAY-2: from Lot-270 through Lot-291. For High Resolution Images, please use this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nistxgdbviiy9am/AABXVKFL_ENax6zAu6onsaLga?dl=0