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A BLUE AND WHITE 'IMMORTALS' JAR, LATE MING TO TRANSITIONAL PERIOD
A BLUE AND WHITE 'IMMORTALS' JAR, LATE MING TO TRANSITIONAL PERIOD China, early 17th century. Of baluster form, depicting a continuous scene with two immortals seated at the shore and stylized fishing boats in the background, above a band of leaves in underglaze blue. The cover decorated with a stylized band of leaves. Provenance: German private collection, acquired at I.M. Chait Gallery/Auctioneers in 2008. A copy of the original invoice, dated 29.6.2008 and describing the piece as a 'Ming cobalt blue covered jar', accompanies this lot. Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age as expected from this type of ware, and some minuscule chips and cracks to the glaze. Weight: 285 g Dimensions: Height 12 cm (incl. cover)
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A BLUE AND WHITE 'IMMORTALS' JAR, LATE MING TO TRANSITIONAL PERIOD
