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Lot 90 Chinese Ming Yunnan Cobalt Brushed Jar
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Item/Description: Provincial glazed earthenware storage jar, likely from Yunnan province, of compressed ovoid form with a short upright neck. Late Ming Dynasty, circa mid-17th Century. Decorated in a looser, freeform hand typical of regional kilns, featuring sweeping freehand cobalt brushstrokes that depict billowing clouds and floral motifs under a thin, translucent celadon-toned glaze. During this time, imperial control over kilns weakened due to civil war, leading to a surge in provincial or folk pottery that was more experimental and freehand in its decoration. Characterized by its unrefined "wabi-sabi" aesthetic, the jar exhibits an uneven glaze and exposed clay body. The underside retains an official red "Jianding" wax seal from the Chinese Cultural Relics Bureau, serving as a significant provenance marker for its authorized and legal export during the mid-20th century. The bureau only certifies and seals objects of genuine Chinese origin that were part of their domestic antique market. (Minyao)
Material: Earthenware
Dimensions: Diameter: 7 3/8"; Height: 6 1/2"
Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include surface crazing, minor original kiln pits at the rim, and some surface rubbing. Hairline crack. Label residue. Well-preserved official red "Jianding" wax seal on the underside.
Age: Mid 17th Century
Provenance: Private Estate
Shipping: $35 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
Material: Earthenware
Dimensions: Diameter: 7 3/8"; Height: 6 1/2"
Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include surface crazing, minor original kiln pits at the rim, and some surface rubbing. Hairline crack. Label residue. Well-preserved official red "Jianding" wax seal on the underside.
Age: Mid 17th Century
Provenance: Private Estate
Shipping: $35 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
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