Lot Essay
A similar example is illustrated in Sekai Toji Zenshu, Shogakukan Series, vol. 14, Ming dynasty, no. 172.
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A YELLOW AND GREEN LEYS JAR, ZHADOU
Details
A YELLOW AND GREEN LEYS JAR, ZHADOU
ENCIRCLED ZHENGDE FOUR-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD
The compressed globular body and broad trumpet-shaped neck both incised and glazed green on the mustard-yellow ground with two five-clawed dragons striding in pursuit of flaming pearls amongst cloud scrolls, all above a lappet border (restored rim chip)
5 7/8in. (15cm.) diam., box
ENCIRCLED ZHENGDE FOUR-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD
The compressed globular body and broad trumpet-shaped neck both incised and glazed green on the mustard-yellow ground with two five-clawed dragons striding in pursuit of flaming pearls amongst cloud scrolls, all above a lappet border (restored rim chip)
5 7/8in. (15cm.) diam., box