A BLUE AND WHITE MING-STYLE CYLINDRICAL JAR

QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)

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A BLUE AND WHITE MING-STYLE CYLINDRICAL JAR
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The vase is decorated with a wide band of star-shaped geometric interlocking panels enclosing flower heads, the space between the panels is filled with a foaming wave pattern. The panel is set between two bands of scrolling lotus and the neck is decorated with a band of tumultuous waves, and the foot is decorated with a band of demi-flower heads.
9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

This group of cylindrical jars is based upon Ming-dynasty originals and is often referred to in the West by the Spanish term 'albarello' because of their physical resemblance to 11th-century Near Eastern apothecary jars. Compare a similar jar dated to the 18th century sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 29 May 2013, lot 2288.

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