Lot Essay
Compare a similar jar illustrated by Regina Krahl and John Ayers in Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum, vol. II, Yuan and Ming Dynasty Porcelains, no. 1321, p. 737.
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JIAJING PERIOD (1522-1566)
Details
A RARE BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER 'FISH' JAR
JIAJING PERIOD (1522-1566)
The sturdily potted vase is finely painted around the body in rich tones of cobalt blue with four shaped roundels, each enclosing a large fish swimming amidst plants. Each roundel is interspersed by two Wheel of Law Buddhist emblems amongst vaporous clouds. The broad shoulder is painted with a large band of pendant ruyi heads, each enclosing a shou character. The short octagonal neck is decorated with floral medallions.
12 1/8 in. (31 cm) high
JIAJING PERIOD (1522-1566)
The sturdily potted vase is finely painted around the body in rich tones of cobalt blue with four shaped roundels, each enclosing a large fish swimming amidst plants. Each roundel is interspersed by two Wheel of Law Buddhist emblems amongst vaporous clouds. The broad shoulder is painted with a large band of pendant ruyi heads, each enclosing a shou character. The short octagonal neck is decorated with floral medallions.
12 1/8 in. (31 cm) high
Provenance
Mrs Rachael Wright Segelin; Sotheby's London, 20 February 1968, lot 94.
Special notice
VAT rate of 20% is payable on hammer price and buyer's premium
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