WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)

The jar is well painted and enamelled with four quatrefoil medallions enclosing birds in flight, divided by fruiting and floral sprays. The shoulder has further quatrefoil panels, all against a cash-diaper ground.

A similar jar is illustrated in Sekai Toji Zenshu, vol.14, Tokyo, 1976, no. 208, with the outlines painted in green enamel; and a blue and white example from the Kwong Yee Che Tong collection, sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 30 May 2024, lot 2814.