Sale 2369
Hong Kong
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29 May 2007
Price realised
HKD 216,000
Estimate
A FINE LATE MING LARGE BLUE AND WHITE JAR WANLI PERIOD (1573-1619) Of stoutly potted ovoid form, painted in characteristic deep blue tones with meandering lotus blossoms and stylised leaves above a band of leaves, the neck with further stylised flower scroll 14¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high, box and stand
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