A BLUE AND WHITE 'BOYS' JAR JIAJING MARK AND PERIOD

of ovoid form surmounted by a short neck, painted in bright cobalt-blue shades with a frieze of sixteen children engaged in various games in a fenced garden, all above a lappet band, the shoulder collared with pendant ruyi heads above a double line border, encircled at the neck with a keyfret band, the base with a six-character Jiajing mark within a double circle

S. Marchant and Son, London, 2004.

S. Marchant and Son, Ming Blue and White, Jiajing-Chongzhen Including Dated Examples, November 2004, Cat., no. 4.

The jar has a 1 x 0.2cm restored area and a restored U-shaped line (circa 4cm) across the rim, repainting is visible. There are minor areas of glaze pool (largest 0.3 x 0.1cm) and fritting along the rim edge, a minute glaze chip to the base near the mark, a 1cm scratch to the rockwork, other minor surface scratchings and minor firing imperfections such as burst glaze bubbles and iron spots.
"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.
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