CLEIJ ORIENTAL ART
Chinese polychrome jar
Description
This polychrome jar is decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze red, green, yellow
and brown. This palette is also known as the Wucai style. This style was
highly popular during the Ming period. As a result this type of jars usually is
dated to the Ming or Transitional periods. However, in view of the porcelain body
it more likely dates from the beginning of the reign of the Chinese emperor Kangxi
(1662-1722), around 1680. The decoration consists of an attractive floral scroll.
The rim of the jar is unglazed, possibly to allow for the application of a wax seal.
These jars were used to store, for example, valuable tea. The height of this jar
is 4.75 inches (12 cm).
Condition
Excellent, with a small original firing crack to the interior rim, which does not
go through the porcelain, as well as some small chips to the rim. In addition, there
is some usual wear to the enameled highlights.
Age
Kangxi, 17th century.
Price $395
Please refer to
item no. 1KE036 when making inquiries.
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