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Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Cloud Jar, c. 1500

$5,800
£4,394.76
€5,033.84
CA$8,215.05
A$8,964.52
CHF 4,702.04
MX$108,877.09
NOK 58,731.09
SEK 55,503.82
DKK 37,570.69

About the Item

Beautiful in its imperfection, this ceramic storage jar from Yunnan province has a crawled glaze finish that reveals the maker's hand. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the sculptural jar is an example of the lesser-known blue and white pottery wares of southwest China, decorated with freeform designs and an earth-toned color palette. The jar is painted with cobalt underglaze in sweeping brushstrokes, the lower half adorned with billowing clouds and the upper with a border of ruyi heads, a motif for longevity and good health. A molten glaze of celadon tone cloaks the exterior, fired with irregular movement that reveals patches of the clay body and cobalt pigment beneath.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Ming (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1500
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YUN02511stDibs: LU820046796822

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