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(US$9,000-12,000)
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A RARE LATE MING BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' MINIATURE JAR AND COVER
ENCIRCLED WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD
The small gobular body painted with four sinuous, five-clawed dragons roundels flanked by precious objects, the short neck encircled by a border of lotus lappets enclosing ruyi-heads, the domed cover with petals around the central knop, the cobalt of bright purplish-blue tones (small rim chip restored, nick to rim of cover)
3 in. (7.5 cm.) high, box
ENCIRCLED WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD
The small gobular body painted with four sinuous, five-clawed dragons roundels flanked by precious objects, the short neck encircled by a border of lotus lappets enclosing ruyi-heads, the domed cover with petals around the central knop, the cobalt of bright purplish-blue tones (small rim chip restored, nick to rim of cover)
3 in. (7.5 cm.) high, box