Ming To Kangxi Period Wucai and Underglaze Blue Jar, C. 1640

Ming To Kangxi Period Wucai and Underglaze Blue Jar, C. 1640

Fine Ming to Qing Transitional Period Wucai Jar , circa 1640

We are pleased to offer an exceptionally rare and very fine quality ChineseMing To Kangxi Period Wucai and Underglaze Blue Jar, C. 1640.

The colors and quality of decoration is just exceptional in every regard. It is in superb condition.

The 19th C. carved and reticulated lid is fitted with a finely carved greyish white jade 17-18th C. finial. The stand dates from the 19th C. and was made for the piece.

This is one of the finest examples we've ever seen from this period. The absolute control with which the enamels were applied as well as the clear perfectly colored under-glaze blue.

Ming Transitional Period Wucai Jar, Cover and Stand,
18th C. Mutton far jade lid handle

The potting overall is exceptional as well. This pattern can be found occasionally without the "scale pattern" on vases.

Size: 7" tall and 8" wide without stand or lid. Overall height with the stand and lid is 15 ".

Condition: Excellent overall condition, the original wire handles have long since been removed and can be put back as the holes were filled with only a soft clay like paste. Around the inside of the rim is a very small line which has glaze over it, which indicates this was formed during the firing when the pot shrank slightly. The carved lid with early jade finial is a replacement from the 19th C.

$6,000 This item is SOLD 
Call (978-283-3524) or Email me for more information.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of the Mayor of Newport Rhode Island, Mayor Sullivan circa 1930. Thence by decent through the family. Bought at auction in Newport July 2012.

Side view, Transitional Period Fine Wucai Jar, Circa 1640

Side View Ming to Wing Transitional Period Wucai Jar, Circa 1640

Side View Ming to Wing Period Wucai Jar, Circa 1640

Mouth, Ming to Qing Period Transitional Jar, circa 1640

Unglazed base, Ming to Qing Period Wucai jar, Circa 1640