- 3612
A WUCAI 'DRAGON' OCTAGONAL WATER JAR MARK AND PERIOD OF WANLI |
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description
- 14.2 cm, 5 5/8 in.
of octagonal section, the straight sides divided into eight facets and supported on a low foot, each face boldly painted with a five-clawed dragon writhing amongst cloud scrolls and flames in pursuit of a flaming pearl, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double circle, black lacquer cover
Condition
The jar is in good overall condition with typical firing imperfections, including kiln flakes, firing cracks and fritting with associated glaze flakes. The enamels are well preserved with just minor rubbing and flakes.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
An octagonal form Wanli jar of similar dimensions as the present piece, formerly in the collection of Dr Francis W. Lewis, is preserved in the Philadelphia Museum of Art (accession no. 1905-202,a). See comparable jars painted with figures in landscape, for example, one illustrated in Sekai tōji zenshū/Ceramic Art of the World, vol. 14, Tokyo, 1976, pl. 263; and another sold in these rooms, 28th November 1979, lot 81. Compare also a blue-and-white lobed jar decorated with boys at play, sold in these rooms, 5th October 2011, lot 2047, and another painted with scholars pursuing leisurely activities, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 28th November 2005, lot 1422.