Lot Essay
Gentle lobing and the painting of each lobe with discrete but related motifs, as seen on this jar, became a popular decorative device in the 16th century.
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JIAJING SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1522-66)
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A FINE AND RARE BLUE AND WHITE OVIFORM JAR
Jiajing six-character mark and of the period (1522-66)
Subtly moulded with eight lobes, each painted with a coiling vine emanating from rocks through a cloud supporting a medallion variously decorated with auspicious emblems, rim slightly polished
5¾ in. (14.6 cm.) high, stand, box
Jiajing six-character mark and of the period (1522-66)
Subtly moulded with eight lobes, each painted with a coiling vine emanating from rocks through a cloud supporting a medallion variously decorated with auspicious emblems, rim slightly polished
5¾ in. (14.6 cm.) high, stand, box
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