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AN INCISED WHITE-GLAZED JAR MING DYNASTY, JIAJING PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
the broad shouldered baluster body rising from a recessed base to a short tapering neck, freely incised around the exterior with a broad leafy lotus scroll band, all above a lotus-lappet band and covered overall in a milky-white glaze
Condition
The jar has a 6cm., hairline rim crack; a 5cm., long hairline body firing line and associated 2mm., diam., burst glaze bubble to the shoulder; a 5 x 5mm., triangular glaze flake at the bottom edge of the body; and a 1.5cm., firing line running across the foot and up the side of the body. Otherwise, with the exception of minor glaze firing imperfections and light surface scratches, this rare jar is in very good overall condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Jiajing jars of this type are reminiscent of a group of early ceremonial white wares of Yongle's reign.
Compare a larger white-glazed jar of the 16th century, but without any decoration, illustrated in John Alexander Pope, Chinese Porcelains from the Ardebil Shrine, Washington, 1956, pl. 115, no. 29.773. See also a jar incised with a striding five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst clouds of scrolls, sold at Christie's London, 7th June 2004, lot 4; and another 'dragon' jar, from the Hall Family collection, offered in our Hong Kong rooms, 2nd May 2000, lot 515.