Lot 293. A large blue and white 'lotus' jar, Late Ming dynasty. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.

the ovoid body rising to a short waisted neck, painted with large lotus blossoms borne on leafy scrolling stems, all between a lappet band around the base and detached floral scrolls encircling the neck, the recessed base unglazed. Height 15 in., 38 cm

Provenance: Ralph M. Chait Galleries Inc. (according to label).

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 16 Mar 2016, 10:00 AM