Lot 21
  • 21

A BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' JAR WANLI MARK AND PERIOD |

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 13 cm, 5 1/4  in.
the compressed globular body rising from a short spreading foot to an incurved rim, painted around the exterior in rich cobalt-blue tones with five-clawed dragons, phoenix and cranes amidst swirling cloud scrolls, the base inscribed with a six-character mark in underglaze blue

Provenance

Christie's New York, 16th September 2011, lot 1485.

Condition

This jar is in good condition, with the exception of some light wear to the glaze and the rim, and minor firing imperfections throughout, including some tiny burst bubbles and glaze pulls.
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